August 23, 1905 – In Tama, Iowa – home of the Meskwaki Tribe – a set of decorative penny postcards are produced to be used by members of the tribe, local residents, and of course, any visitors who might have been traveling through Tama County.
In 1857, the Sauk & Fox Tribes – known today as the Meskwaki Nation – returned to a portion of their land here in Iowa. Originally purchasing 80 acres in Tama County, today the proud Meskwaki people own 7,054 acres of rich Iowa farm land, and are a beautiful and important part of the diverse culture we celebrate in the Hawkeye State.
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