Updated: 15 April 2009
LeMars is the county seat of Plymouth, County and has a population of approximately 10,000. The name LeMars is derived from the first name initials of 6 ladies Lucy, Elizabeth, Mary, Anna, Rebecca, and Sarah. It is considered the "Ice Cream Capital of the World". Germans make up approximately 46% of the population, Luxemburgers 3%.
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LeMars City Cemetery Gravestone Transcriptions
Genealogy Index for LeMars, Iowa
Iowa Genealogical Society County Chapters
Computer Genies of NW Iowa (Nemmers, Neubrand in list of Plymouth County teachers)
Clayton & Jeannie Nemmers of LeMars, IA (Family Tree Maker) Last updated in 2003
Luxembourg Heritage Society of NW Iowa ($20/year to Mary Riedemann, 407 Cleveland Court, Remsen, IA 51050)