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Iowa Symbols, State Names
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Nick Name
Midwest
Origin of Name
Probably from an Indian word meaning “this is the place” or “the Beautiful Land”
The state of Iowa, originally a territory of Wisconsin west of the Mississippi River, was named after the Iowa River. The Iowa River was named after the Iowa Indians who lived in the territory. The tribal name "Ayuxwa" was spelled by the French as "Ayoua" and by the English as "Ioway." "Ayuxwa" means "one who puts to sleep."
Postal Code
IA
Resident's Name
Iowan
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