Seal of Iowa facts for kids
The Great Seal of the State of Iowa is a special symbol for the U.S. state of Iowa. It was created in 1847, just one year after Iowa became a state. The seal shows a soldier standing over fields of wheat. Around him are symbols that tell about Iowa's history. These symbols include ways people travel, farms, and mining. The words "The Great Seal of the State of Iowa" are written around the edge of the seal.
Images for kids
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Historically there were many different versions of the Seal of Iowa.
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The Steamboat Iowa on the Mississippi River around 1865.
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Lead mining near Dubuque in 1865.
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The Territorial Seal from 1838.
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A mosaic of the University of Iowa seal from about 1908.
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The first seal of the State Historical Society of Iowa from 1857.
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A special design for Iowa during the American Civil War around 1861.
See also
In Spanish: Gran sello del estado de Iowa para niños
