The Coves of Sundown Lake

Appanoose County

Appanoose County
Located in the rolling hills of southern Iowa, Appanoose County combines quaint small towns and peaceful rural life. Take a step back in time where the neighbors know each other and communities possess a rich heritage nurtured over generations of family traditions.
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Visit one of Iowa's largest lakes, Rathbun Lake, known as "Iowa's Ocean", which covers 11,000 of breathtaking waters. Explore numerous parks and trails for a variety of recreational activities. The sportsman will find an area nationally known for excellent hunting. The world record White-tailed deer comes from Appanoose County and people from across the United States come to Appanoose County for turkey, pheasant, quail and waterfowl hunting. Fishing is a major recreational activity in the Appanoose County and numerous anglers are drawn to Rathbun Lake.
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Make sure you visit the "World's Largest Town Square" in Centerville, Iowa which boast 116 buildings and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Shop numerous specialty stores, dine at excellent restaurants and feel at home in one of our bed and breakfasts. Centerville has a diverse number of festivals that occur throughout the year. If you haven't visited in Appanoose County you're missing one of Iowa's best kept secrets.