Iowa became part of the United States of America after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, but uncontested U.S. control over what is now Iowa occurred only after the War of 1812 and after …

Explore Iowa’s rich history by visiting the State Historical Society Museum, research centers, and historic sites while exploring archives of rare resources, artifacts, exhibits, and beyond.

Dec 20, 2025 · Iowa, Midwestern U.S. state that forms a bridge between the forests of the east and the grasslands of the high prairie plains to the west. It was admitted to the union as the …

Iowa History Journal‘s mission is to preserve the history of the state and present it in a fashion that is both educational and entertaining.

Sep 8, 2025 · As a Midwestern state, Iowa forms a bridge between the forests of the east and the grasslands of the high prairie plains to the west. Its name is derived from the Ioway Indians …

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Publications documenting various historical aspects of Iowa including local histories, fauna, flora, and geology of Iowa.

When the Black Hawk Purchase opened a triangle of fertile land in eastern Iowa to white settlement, the surge was on into what would become the first free state carved from the …

Iowa’s history is a tapestry of Indigenous heritage, European exploration, pioneering settlement, agricultural development, and political significance.

1803: Iowa becomes part of Upper District of Louisiana with capital at St. Louis.