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Facts about Size - The area of
the State covers 56276 square miles
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The Constitution -
Iowa was the 29th State to be admitted to the Union
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3 Largest Cities in
Iowa - Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport
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State Motto - " Our liberties we prize and our rights we will
maintain "
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Facts about the State Nickname - The
Hawkeye State ( From the name of the scout, Hawkeye, in James
Fenimore Cooper's 'The Last of the Mohicans' which was
published in 1826. )
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Name of the State
Song is " Song of Iowa " the words of the song are by
S.H.M. Byers and music
is set to the traditional melody of "O, Tannenbaum." O
Christmas Tree composed by August Zarnack and Ernst Anschutz
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Short History of
Iowa - Part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, Iowa was
organized as a separate territory in 1838. The Mound Builders
lived in the area in prehistoric times.
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Origin of the name - Named after the Iowa River which was named after the
Iowa Indians who lived in the territory. The Iowa tribal name
"Ayuxwa" was spelled by the French as "Ayoua" and by the
English as "Ioway."
Best Places to Visit in Iowa
Where are the best
places to visit in Iowa? What are the most famous and fun
tourist attractions in Iowa? Visit interesting historical sites
and places in Iowa during your vacation. Have fun travelling
through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Iowa.
The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist
attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Iowa! Best Places to
Visit in Iowa - Tourist attractions
Best Places to
Visit in Iowa - Historical Sites
Facts about
the Names
of the Symbols / Emblems of of Iowa
The following bird, flower and tree are the
symbols / Emblems of the State of Iowa:
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