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Dubuque, Iowa

Located in Dubuque County, Iowa, Dubuque was established in 1833. Oldest city in Iowa — first permanent settlement (1833). Sits at the tri-state junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
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Founded 1833 | Population 59,000 | Peak 59,000 (2024) | County Dubuque County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Dubuque, Iowa

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1788 Julien Dubuque: French-Canadian fur trader.
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1833 Settled: First permanent settlement in Iowa.
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1855 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Dubuque.
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2010 Modern Era: Dubuque continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Dubuque

May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 17, 2016
Bill Clinton Hits Iowa Democratic Primary Intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — On April 17, 2016, former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail in Iowa, stumping hard for his wife, H…
Mar 13, 2016
Poll Clinton Regains Lead Battleground State Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (March 13, 2016) — Hillary Clinton bounced back in a big way this week, reclaiming the lead in Iowa according t…
Feb 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton Barely Wins Iowa Caucus Virtual Tie Bernie Sanders
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hillary Clinton eked out a razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus on February 1, 2016, leaving the …
Feb 24, 2016
Knoxville Iowa Refuses Remove Display Soldier Kneeling Cross
Knoxville, Iowa – In a small Iowa town that often flies under the radar, residents dug in their heels last week over a memorial …
Feb 6, 2016
Donald Trump Says Ted Cruz Canadian Owned Goldman Sachs
New Hampshire, February 6, 2016 – In the thick of the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump didn’t hold back as he…

Complete Historical Timeline

1788 Culture
Julien Dubuque
1833 Culture
Settled
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Oldest city in Iowa — first permanent settlement (1833).
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Sits at the tri-state junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
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Fenelon Place Elevator is the world's shortest, steepest scenic railway.
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Dubuque is located in Dubuque County, Iowa.
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Dubuque has a population of approximately 59,000.

Famous People from Dubuque, Iowa

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Kate Mulgrew
Stage Actor, Voice Actor · Born Apr 29, 1955 · Age 70
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Margaret Lindsay
Actor, Film Actor · Born Sep 19, 1910 · Died May 9, 1981 (age 70)
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Sabin Carr
Athletics Competitor · Born Sep 4, 1904 · Died Sep 12, 1983 (age 79)
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David Drake
Writer, Lawyer · Born Sep 24, 1945 · Died Dec 10, 2023 (age 78)
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Kayla Banwarth
Volleyball Player, Volleyball Coach · Born Jan 21, 1989 · Age 37

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