1851 in Iowa

none February 2025 18511851The following is a list of events of the year 1851 in Iowa. Incumbents State government Governor: Stephen P. Hempstead (D) Events January 15 - 43 counties are established.The IAGenWeb Project: Formation of Counties in Iowa https://iagenweb.org/state/formation.htm 2024-12-09 iagenweb.org February 5 - The first code of the state, known as the Code of 1851, was enacted by the legislature and approved by the governor.Whitney U. G. Conlee Nancy M. 1927 Code of Iowa https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/shelves/code/ocr/1927%20Iowa%20Code.pdf May - July - The “Great Flood of 1851” - As much as 74.5 inches of rain fell in Iowa, causing major damage to cities in the area like Des Moines.US Department of Commerce NOAA Flooding in Iowa https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-states-ia 2024-12-09 www.weather.gov EN-US July 8 - Guthrie County established.History of Guthrie County https://www.discoverguthriecounty.org/history 2024-12-09 guthriecountytour en See also 1851 in the United States List of counties in Iowa References Category:1851 in Iowa Category:1850s in Iowa Category:1851 in the United States Category:Years of the 19th century in Iowa