1851 in Iowa
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The following is a list of events of the year 1851 in Iowa.
Incumbents
State government
Events
- January 15 - 43 counties are established.[1]
- February 5 - The first code of the state, known as the Code of 1851, was enacted by the legislature and approved by the governor.[2]
- May - July - The “Great Flood of 1851” - As much as 74.5 inches of rain fell in Iowa, causing major damage to cities in the area like Des Moines.[3]
- July 8 - Guthrie County established.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "The IAGenWeb Project: Formation of Counties in Iowa". iagenweb.org. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ↑ Whitney, U. G.; Conlee, Nancy M. (1927). "Code of Iowa" (PDF).
- ↑ US Department of Commerce, NOAA. "Flooding in Iowa". www.weather.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ↑ "History of Guthrie County". guthriecountytour. Retrieved December 9, 2024.