Remsen is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,678 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
On July 4, 1936, a massive fire destroyed 15 homes and 18 buildings that housed 38 businesses. The fire started when a couple young kids, never identified, were playing with fireworks when a nearby tent caught fire. With the winds and extreme heat, the fire was out of control within minutes. This resulted in an all-night battle for nearby fire departments. This led to the 84 year long ban of fireworks in Iowa.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.