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About Jefferson, IA

Jefferson is a small county seat in central Iowa, connected by US Highway 30 east to Ames and west to Carroll. State Highway 4 runs north-south through town. Most visitors come via US 30 from I-35 near Ames, about 35 miles away. The town centers around a classic courthouse square surrounded by farmland. Jefferson's most distinctive feature is the 168-foot Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, visible for miles across the prairie.

Where is Jefferson, IA on the map?

Jefferson, IA is in United States, at 42.017, -94.380 - about 29 km south-west of Paton, IA.

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The closest airport to Jefferson, IA is Fort Dodge Regional Airport, 80 km (about 1 h 13 min by car).

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