The stories of Lucas County, IA
7 narrated audio stories from across Lucas County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Lucas County Courthouse
The Building That Meant Business
How a courthouse on Chariton’s square came to embody local authority and public life.
National Guard Armory
Under One Roof in Chariton
A military building that also held small-town life together.
Lucas County
Why Iowa Remembered Robert Lucas
A county name reveals the rough-edged politics of early Iowa.
Lucas County
Before the County, There Was Robert Lucas
How military service built the reputation behind Lucas County’s name.
Lucas County
Where John L. Lewis Found His Thunder
How Iowa coal country shaped a commanding labor leader.
Lucas County
A Name That Arrived With Statehood
How Lucas County took shape and kept one early Iowa name alive.
Red Haw State Park
Where Chariton Slips Into the Woods
How a lakeside park became Chariton’s nearby escape.
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