History and Genealogy of Decatur County, Iowa
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View County Map County Named After: Commodore Stephen Decatur, naval hero in the War of 1812.	County Information County Organized: 1846 County Seat: Leon Square Miles: 532 County Courthouse 207 North Main County Courthouse Leon, IA 50144-0000 Phone: (641) 446-4382
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