Mississippi River towns in Iowa
Population (2010) 122 Introduction Sageville once claimed to be narrowest town in the world because it was three miles long but only had a few hundred feet of side streets; the town’s south end was all of 500 feet wide. History In 1833, Chester Sage
Population (2010) 57,637 Introduction Dubuque is an exciting place to visit these days, as the historic core fills back in with residents and small businesses. There's a lot of energy in this old city, enough to entice visitors back time and again. Visitor Information The
Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction This small, unincorporated village sits atop the highest point in Dubuque County. It was known as King for most of its existence, but sometime recently St. Catherine became the preferred name. I don’t know when or why. History The village was
Population (2010) 135 Introduction St. Donatus [dun-ae-tus] was founded by immigrants from Luxembourg and built on the backs of the farm economy, never getting too big for its britches. The village has a few attractions that merit a quick stop (including several stone buildings that date to the 1850s),
Population (2010) 2,191 Introduction Built on a high bank next to the Mississippi River, Bellevue enjoys great river views without the hassle of the occasional flood. Bellevue is also one of the few Mississippi River towns where the views are not disrupted by a flood wall or railroad tracks.
Population (2010) Unincorporated Visitor Information Fill up on brochures and maps at the Jackson County Welcome Center (60488 State Highway 64; 563.687.2237; open April-October), housed in a replica country school but furnished with authentic 19th-century school-house items. History James Clark arrived here in 1839,
