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'''Iron County''' is a county in the St. Francois Mountains of southeastern [[Missouri]]. It had a population of 10,630 at the 2010 census. The county was officially organized on February 17, 1857, and is known for the many metallic deposits that lie within its boundaries--most notably [[iron]], from which it takes its name. [[Ironton, Missouri|Ironton]] is the county seat and largest city.
Iron County is also home to some of Missouri's most striking geographic formations, including [[Taum Sauk Mountain]], the highest peak in the state.
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