Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 21, 1839, the Iowa Territory's Legislative Assembly created Iowa City to relocate the capital from Burlington to a more central location. Iowa City officially served as Iowa’s capital city from 1841 until 1857. The Territorial Legislature sent out two men, John Ronalds and Chauncey Swan, in May of 1839 to select a location along the Iowa River in what became Johnson County. The men selected a site overlooking the river, and a survey laying out the town from Brown

11K views · 49 reactions | Madison County is full of nostalgia, with beautiful town squares, festivals and restaurants to explore. Check out our summer bucket list with our must-dos in Madison County: https://bit.ly/3WdNMau  Madison County, Iowa  Winterset Town Square Winterset City Park Hinterland Music Festival Petite Cafe John Wayne Birthplace & Museum Madison Country Historical Society Madison County Winery | Travel Iowa | Facebook

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Iowa is home to world class arts and entertainment, without any of the fuss. Enjoy award-winning galleries, performing arts, outdoor exhibits and so much more, all within a short drive. ​ 📍: Paramount Theatre​ 📍: Brucemore​ 📍: Sioux City Arts Center​ 📍: Covered Bridges of Madison County​ 📍: Octagon Center for the Arts​ 📍: Reiman Gardens​ 📍: Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park​ 📍: Bayliss Park | Travel Iowa