Where Was Iowa's Current Constitution Written?

Unfortunately, there were problems with the first constitution of 1846. The people decided in 1857 that it would be easier to start over again with a new constitution. A new plan of government was written at a meeting in the Old Stone Capitol in Iowa City.

When was Iowa's constitution written?

Iowa has held three constitutional conventions, in 1844, 1846, and 1857, with the first constitution rejected by the voters and the second and third constitutions ratified by the voters. The document drafted and amended by the 1857 convention is the current, original Constitution of the State of Iowa.

Where was the state constitution written?

When and where was the Constitution written and signed? The Constitution was written and signed in Philadelphia in the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall. This was the same place the Declaration of Independence was signed.

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