Chariton, city (1990 pop. 4,616), Lucas co., S Iowa, on Chariton R., c.45 mi/72 km SSE of Des Moines; 41°01'N 93°18'W. Agr. trade and coal-mining center; mfg. of structural steel fabric. RR shops and Haw L. State Park to S. Founded by Mormons in 1849; inc. in 1857.
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