Des Moines, Iowa - Wikipedia
WEBDes 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 | Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Des Moines, city, capital of Iowa, U.S., and seat (1845) of Polk county. The city lies on the Des Moines River at its juncture with the Raccoon River in the south-central part of the state.
Histories & Images - Des Moines Public Library
WEBHistories & Images. See the Index to Pictures of Iowa People and Places, as well as other indexes on our Newspaper, Magazines, & Other Indexes page. Internet Archive Collections. Annals of Iowa. Centennial History of Polk County, Iowa, J.M. Dixon, 1876. The City of Certainties: The New Des Moines, Des Moines, 1911?
Timeline of Des Moines, Iowa - Wikipedia
WEBThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, US. 19th century. 1843 - Fort Des Moines U.S. Army post established. [1] 1846. Fort Des Moines becomes seat of Polk County. Subscription schools open "in cabins along Raccoon Row." [2] 1848 - Woodland Cemetery established as Fort Des Moines Cemetery [3]
Timeline of Des Moines - Des Moines Public Library
WEB1857: October: Des Moines becomes Iowa Capitol-Governor James Grimes signed documents officially designating the City of Des Moines the Iowa State Capitol. 1866: First Railroad-The Des Moines Valley Railroad is the first railroad to reach Des Moines.
Des Moines Historical Society
WEBThe Des Moines Historical Society has been working for nearly 10 years to preserve the history of Des Moines.
History of habitation in Des Moines, Iowa goes back 7,000 years
WEBApr 25, 2022 · The city of Des Moines in 2023 will mark the 180th year since the start of construction of the U.S. military fort from which the city grew. But the record of human habitation at the confluence...
Project Des Moines
WEBDiscover information on people, places, and events in Des Moines history. Explore historical information about each site on the interactive GPS-enabled map along with images from archival collections and historical publications.
Des Moines History Facts and Timeline: Des Moines, Iowa, USA - World Guides
WEBUSA. North America. Des Moines History Facts and Timeline. (Des Moines, Iowa - IA, USA) The Iowa state capital can certainly boast a long and very interesting history. This part of Iowa, at the confluence of the Raccoon River and the Des Moines River, has drawn settlers for close to 10,000 years.
Explore History in Des Moines, Iowa | Vacation Planning
WEBDiscover the rich history of the greater Des Moines area! Bring the family and enjoy museums, unique attractions and landmarks, and delicious restaurants.