1851 in Iowa
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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 âGreat Flood of 1851â - 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]