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From 1896 through 1960, Des Moines County was a primarily Republican county, backing Democratic nominees only four times in the period (Woodrow Wilson in 1912, with a low plurality; Franklin Roosevelt in his two landslides in 1932 and 1936; and Harry Truman in 1948).
- Choosing The County Seat
- First and Oldest Newspaper
- First Court
- Board of Supervisors
- Present Courthouse
In 1838 the city of Burlington was chosen to become the county seat and the capital of the Territory of Iowa. There was little dispute because Burlington was the only area of significance, and it had been serving as the temporary county seat since 1834.
In May of 1839 the first paper, the Burlington Patriot, was published in the county. Its name was changed from Patriot to Hawkeye and back to Patriot and, finally, back to Hawkeye. It is still in circulation and is Iowa's oldest newspaper.
The first court was held in a log cabin on April 13, 1835. It was later held in the "Old Zion" Methodist church, houses, and stores. The first county courthouse was built in 1850. Marion Hall was constructed and then leased to the city for use as a courthouse. This two-story brick building was named after the wife of H. W Star, one of the builders....
At one time (in 1905) the Board of Supervisors consisted of four members, but it was changed to three members in 1906 and remains so today.
The present courthouse of Des Moines County was constructed in 1939. Total cost of the project, including land and furnishings, was $280,000. Sources 1. Glass, Remely J. Iowa and Counties of Iowa., Klipto Loose Leaf Company, Mason City, Iowa: 1940. 2. Anita Kohl, Des Moines County Recorder, Retired 3. Carol Copeland, Des Moines County Auditor, 2002...
Des Moines (/ d ə ˈ m ɔɪ n / ⓘ də-MOYN) is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County with parts extending into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. [6]
Des Moines County is a county located in the state of Iowa. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 40,325. Des Moines County was created on October 1, 1834. The county seat is Burlington. The county is named for the Des Moines River, river that once ran through the county.
This book examines the history of Des Moines County, Iowa. The contents of this book connect to the following Chronological Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900) The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) Resource can be used with the ...
Dec 17, 2009 · The history of Des Moines County, Iowa, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, & c, a biographical directory of citizens, war record of its volunteers ... general and local statistics ... history of the Northwest, history of Iowa, map of Des Moines county .. by Western Historical Co
Sep 16, 2024 · Des Moines, Iowa. Fort Des Moines was established in 1843 at the confluence of the two rivers to protect the rights of the Sauk and Fox peoples who then inhabited the region. The area was opened to settlers in 1845. The community grew rapidly and became a city in 1857, the word “Fort” being dropped from the name.
