Population (2010) 99,685 Introduction Davenport is an old river town that has been a central cog in the region's life since it was founded. It's a fun place to visit, with plenty to do and a beautiful and easy to get to riverfront. Give yourself at least a couple of
Population (2010) 33,217 Introduction Bettendorf today has the highest median household income in the Quad Cities, but it has an interesting history as a place that sprang from modest roots. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Visit Quad Cities (563.322.3911). NOTE: See the Quad Cities overview for more
Population (2010) 405 Visitor Information Direct your questions to Visit Quad Cities (563.322.3911). NOTE: See the Quad Cities overview for more information on tourism centers, festivals, and getting around the region. History Riverdale is barely two square miles of real estate that is surrounded by Bettendorf on three
Population (2010) Unincorporated Visitor Information Direct your questions to Visit Quad Cities (563.322.3911). NOTE: See the Quad Cities overview for more information on tourism centers, festivals, and getting around the region. History European settlement in Pleasant Valley began when Roswell Spencer built a log cabin
In the 1830s, two towns sprang to life on the Iowa bank of the Mississippi River. The village of Rockingham was settled in 1835 across from the mouth of the Rock River. The village seemed ideally located—except for the inconvenient fact that flooding turned the town into an island every year. In spite of its
In honor of Election Day, I offer three short stories of nineteenth century political games in Mississippi River towns. As new areas were settled, communities fought contentious political battles over the location of the county seat, like these places did. Enjoy! Rock Island County (Illinois) In 1833, Hampton and rival Farnhamsburg (now Rock Island) competed
