Encyclopedia Dubuque
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IOWA STATE FAIR
IOWA STATE FAIR. Annual spectacular featuring top rated entertainers and exhibits. On September 30 and October 1, 2 and 3, 1862 the State Fair was held in Dubuque. The city and county made donations of money to secure this event. The city also at its own expense and that of the leading business men enclosed the grounds, cleared the track, erected the buildings. The local committee were Richard BONSON, E. R. Shankland, John KING, Solon LANGWORTHY,William C. CHAMBERLAIN, Henry S. HETHERINGTON and Peter Melendy.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County.