Sandusky

Population (2010) Unincorporated History In 1820, a guy named Le Moliese set up a trading post here, one of a handful of French-Canadians who settled along this part of the river. He was buried at Sandusky but his grave is now under water thanks to the Keokuk hydroelectric dam.

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Galland

Population (2010) Unincorporated History When Iowa’s first school was established here, the village was called Nashville, laid out in 1841 by Elias Smith. It was later renamed to honor the early pioneer who built that school. “Settler” is a word that didn’t really apply to Dr. Isaac Galland, as

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Montrose

Population (2010) 898 Visitor Information For tips on the local scene, contact the Fort Madison Area Convention & Tourism Bureau (800.210.8687). History Located at the head of the Des Moines Rapids, this site has attracted settlements for a long time. When Europeans arrived, they found a Sauk

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Fort Madison

Population (2010) 11,051 Introduction You can zip around Fort Madison on a highway bypass if you wish, but don't. Take the exit and spend some time getting to know this old rivertown with an interesting history. Visitor Information For tips on the local scene, contact

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Wever

Population (2010) Unincorporated History According to Wikipedia, Wever has previously been called Sand Ridge, Green Bay, and Jollyville, before settling on the name Wever in 1870. That might be overstating the case a bit. Wever is in Green Bay township, so maybe Wiki confused the township with the village.

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Burlington

Population (2010) 25,663 Introduction Burlington was built in a bowl-shaped depression at the end of a ravine that opens up at the Mississippi. As the city grew, folks built up, over, and around the hills, expanding into the prairies that spread out from the bluffs. Visitors will find most of the

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