Des Moines, Iowa - Wikipedia
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 …
Timeline of Des Moines, Iowa - Wikipedia
The 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]
Des Moines Historical Society
The Des Moines Historical Society has been working for nearly 10 years to preserve the history of Des Moines. DMHS members enjoy FREE monthly tours and presentations. JOIN NOW !
Des Moines History Timeline - Important Dates & People
First set of septuplets to survive infancy. 1999-07-11 US Senior Open Men's Golf, Des Moines G & CC: Dave Eichelberger wins by 3 strokes ahead of Ed Dougherty for his lone major title. 2015-11-14 Second Democratic presidential candidates …
Timeline of Des Moines - Des Moines Public Library
1857: 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.
Histories & Images - Des Moines Public Library
From out of town? The Des Moines Public Library Reference Department offers Premium Research Services for those seeking information about a particular person, topic or event. A collection of resources for historical Des Moines images and histories.
Project Des Moines
In 1943, Alfred Lawson, former professional baseball player, manager, and owner, aviation pioneer, and more recently economic philosopher, purchased the six buildings and 14 acre grounds of the former University of Des Moines campus (closed since… Greenwood Park. By …
Des Moines | Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 4, 2024 · 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.
State Historical Society of Iowa
The Iowa History Research Center in Des Moines (and Iowa City) is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. New Websites for Iowa Arts Council, Produce Iowa and State Historic Preservation Office.
Historic Des Moines; Images of Des Moines 1904 - 1914
The Historic Des Moines collection gives a glimpse of Des Moines, Iowa as it entered the 20th century. This was a period of substantial growth for the city, and a time when Des Moines was growing away from its origins as an outpost in the West.