List of Iowa county name etymologies - A. Adair County, Iowa: Adair is named for John Adair, a general in the War of 1812 and eighth governor of Kentucky. Adams County, Iowa: Adams is named for either John Adams, the second president of the United States, or his son, John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. Allamakee County, Iowa: Allamakee is named for either Allan Makee, a trapper and trader, or is of Native American origin. Appanoose County, Iowa: Appanoose ...

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