Courtesy of University of Iowa Libraries and Archives, Barrows, Willard, "History of Scott County, Iowa. Chapter IV (pt. 4)," The Annals of Iowa, Vol. 1863, No. 4, pp. 157-158, 1863
Description
The Annals of Iowa published a history of Scott County in 1863. Among the details was the story of the "Agricultural Society," which sponsored a fair in the county starting in 1854. The essay shows that the fair expanded every year as it became more and more popular.
Transcript of "History of Scott County, Iowa. Chapter IV (pt. 4)" Annals of Iowa Essay
Source-Dependent Questions
- According to the author, what was the purpose of the annual fairs in Scott County? Why would this purpose be important to Iowans in 1854?
- Why do you think that people might have found the annual agricultural exhibition valuable? Cite evidence from the text in your answer.
Citation Information
Barrows, Willard, "History of Scott County, Iowa. Chapter IV (pt. 4)," The Annals of Iowa, Vol. 1863, No. 4, pp. 157-158, 1863. Courtesy of University of Iowa Libraries and Archives