1854 in Iowa
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The following is a list of events of the year 1854 in Iowa.
Incumbents
State government
- Governor: Stephen P. Hempstead (D) (January 1 - December 9) James W. Grimes (W) (December 9–31)
Events
- August 7 - James W. Grimes wins the gubernatorial election, beating Curtis Bates.[1]
- October 25–27 - The first Iowa State Fair was held in Fairfield.[2]
See also
- 1854 in the United States
References
- ^ "James Wilson Grimes". National Governors Association. January 13, 1983. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ "Trivia". Iowa State Fair. Retrieved December 10, 2024.