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  1. Cerro Gordo County ( / ˈsɛroʊ ˈɡɔːrdoʊ /; Spanish: [ˈsero ˈɣoɾðo]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 43,127. [1] Its county seat is Mason City. [2] The county is named for the Battle of Cerro Gordo, which took place during the Mexican–American War .

  2. On January 15, 1851, the third General Assembly, meeting in Iowa City carved out the western and northern parts of the state. About fifty new counties were set off by the legislature at this time and Cerro Gordo was one of them. Prior to this time, Cerro Gordo County had been part of what is known as current-day Floyd County.

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  4. May 1, 2024 · 1851-- Cerro Gordo County was created 15 January 1851 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Floyd County prior to organization 29 December 1855. [5] County seat: Mason City [6] Interactive Map of Iowa County Formation History (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Iowa county boundary changes.

  5. Cerro Gordo County, Cerro Gordo, was established in 1851. It is home to 10 communities and over 40,000 residents. The County is administered by a three-member Board of Supervisors who are elected for four-year terms. Other elected officials include the Attorney , Auditor , Recorder , Sheriff, and Treasurer.

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