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Interesting Iowa Dates

By ElizaH
  • Iowa's First European Settler

    Iowa's First European Settler
    Julien Dubuque becomes Iowa's first European settler.
  • New Settlers in Eastern Iowa

    New Settlers in Eastern Iowa
    European Americans are allowed to settle in eastern Iowa.
  • 29th State

    29th State
    Iowa becomes the 29th state.
  • Education is Free in Iowa

    Education is Free in Iowa
    Iowa makes a law requiring that all children would be given free education.
  • Railroad Crossing the State

    Railroad Crossing the State
    The first railroad across the state was completed.
  • Nations First Female Lawyer

    Nations First Female Lawyer
    Arabella Babb Mansfield becomes the nations first lawyer.
  • First Women in the Statewide Office

    First Women in the Statewide Office
    May E. Francis becomes the first women elected to the statewide office.
  • Light to Farms in Iowa

    Light to Farms in Iowa
    The Rural Electrification Program brings electricity to farms in Iowa
  • English Becomes Official Language for Iowa

    English Becomes Official Language for Iowa
    Iowa makes English the states official language.
  • A Great Flood In Iowa

    A Great Flood In Iowa
    A great flood washes out Iowa.