Iowa Territory's at-large congressional district
Iowa Territory in 1838
Iowa Territory's At-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district that encompassed the area of the Iowa Territory, which was split off from the Wisconsin Territory in 1838. After Iowa's admission to the Union as the 29th state by act of Congress on December 28, 1846, this district was dissolved and replaced by Iowa's At-large congressional district.
List of delegates
On June 12, 1838, an act of Congress gave Iowa Territory the authority to elect a delegate to Congress.[1][2]
| Delegate | Party | Years | District home | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 William W. Chapman |
Democratic | September 10, 1838 – October 27, 1840 | Burlington | |
 Francis Gehon |
Was elected in 1839, but never took office. | Dubuque County | ||
 Augustus C. Dodge |
Democratic | October 28, 1840 – December 28, 1846 | Burlington |
See also
References
- ↑ "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". United States Congress. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
- ↑ "House History". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
Coordinates: 42°N 93°W / 42°N 93°W
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