Why is Iowa called the Hawkeye state?

Answer 1

the 29th state, known as the hawkeye state, is named as a tribute to chief Black Hawk, leader of the Sac Indians, who after the tribes unsuccessful fight against the white settlers, were relocated to Iowa, a state named from the Iowa river, after the ioway Indians

Answer 2

Iowa. The University of Iowa mascot is the Hawkeyes

That's the nickname for the state of Iowa.

Answer 3

It honors Black Hawk, a famous Indian Chief. Black Hawk took part in the Black Hawk War. Iowans are often called Hawkeyes.

Answer 4

Iowa's nickname is "The Hawkeye State". It is a tribute to Indian leader chief Black Hawk, leader of the native American Sauk tribe.

Answer 5

Des Moines is the capital city in Iowa.

Answer 6

Iowa is the Hawkeye state.

Answer 7

Iowa is known as the Hawkeye State.

Answer 8

Des Moines.