59-657: The Couler Valley is a valley near Dubuque, Iowa , and has the Bee Branch Creek , previously known as the Couler Creek, located in it. It is about 5 miles (8.0 km) long. It is found in the Driftless Area . The name Couler has unknown meanings, however it could originate from the French couler or "to cast." Previously, the lower section went by Langworthy Hollow. It has been interpreted that
118-488: A biblical plague." A series of changes in manufacturing and the onset of the Farm Crisis in the 1980s led to a large decline in the sector and the city's economy as a whole. In the 1990s, the economy diversified rapidly, shifting away from heavy industry. Tourism, technology, and publishing are now among the largest and fastest-growing businesses. Dubuque attracts over 2 million tourists annually. The city has encouraged
177-427: A bill to organize a territory of Minnesota which would encompass this land. While the bill passed in the house, it did not pass the senate. In the following session a bill by Stephen A. Douglas was introduced in the senate but also did not pass. The situation was resolved when Minnesota Territory was organized on March 3, 1849, the day before the close of congress. In the 1840 United States census , 18 counties in
236-555: A family was $ 46,564. Males had a median income of $ 31,543 versus $ 22,565 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,616. About 5.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over. Dubuque is the primary city in the Dubuque Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It is at the junction of four major highways and two major railroads. Its location along
295-481: A flat alluvial bottom. The ore district around the Couler Valley has large amounts of zinc and lead. Those minerals were mined extensively in the 19th century. The lithology of the surface consists of loess and residuum . Dubuque, Iowa Dubuque ( / d ə ˈ b juː k / , dəb- YOOK ) is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa , United States, located along
354-507: A male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 38 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 13% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
413-557: A project to display large murals by street artists Gaia , Werc, and Gera and others in downtown Dubuque. So far over 30 murals have been painted. The original concept for the project was developed by Sam Mulgrew, Gene Tully and Wendy Rolfe. The city is home to the Dubuque Fighting Saints . They began playing in the Tier I Junior A United States Hockey League in the fall of 2010 at the new Mystique Ice Center . Dubuque
472-596: A whole, which was about 17% Catholic in 2010. In addition to churches, 5 religious colleges, 4 area convents , and a nearby abbey and monastery add to the city's religious importance. Dubuque is also the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque , which directly administers 1/4 of Iowa's territory for the church, and is the head of the Ecclesiastical Province of Dubuque, the entire state of Iowa. The city proper
531-642: Is a large, mostly suburban area settled almost entirely after the Second World War . Development was spurred by the onset of the massive baby-boom generation and sharply higher demand for new housing. Expansion began with the construction of the John Deere Homes in the Hillcrest Park neighborhood, which were financed by Deere & Company for its workers. Soon after, many large shopping centers were built, including Plaza 20, and
590-480: Is home to 52 different churches (11 Catholic, 40 Protestant , 1 Orthodox ), 1 Jewish synagogue, and 1 mosque. Most of non-Catholic population in the city belongs to various Protestant denominations . Dubuque is home to three theological seminaries: St. Pius X Seminary , a minor (college) seminary for Catholic men discerning a call to ordained priesthood , the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, with
649-593: Is home to a wide variety of mostly middle-class neighborhoods and city parks, but also includes many of the city's largest schools, industrial parks, and all its large shopping centers. The area's expansion has also led to rapid growth in suburban Asbury and exurban Peosta, Iowa , both of which adjoin the West Side. Other important sites in the West End include: Dubuque has a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfa ), which gives it four distinct seasons. Spring
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#1732791563930708-662: Is in east-central Dubuque, along the Mississippi River, and includes the area north of Maus Park, south of 17th Street, east of the bluff line, and west of the river. The area is made up of several distinct neighborhoods, each of which has a unique history and character. These include Cable Car Square/Cathedral Square, the Central Business District, Jackson Park/Upper Main, Lower Main, and the Millwork District, which has in particular been
767-535: Is now much larger, including all the land south of Dodge Street , east of Fremont Avenue, and north of the Key West area. It has many of the city's "old money" neighborhoods, especially along South Grandview and Fremont Avenues. Many South End neighborhoods have a more spacious and park-like appearance, contrasting with the more urban North End. Other important sites in the South End include: Dubuque's West End
826-599: Is roughly defined, but generally includes the territory north of 17th Street and east of North Grandview Avenue and Kaufmann Avenue. The area is made up of two main hills (west of Central Avenue, and west of Lincoln Avenue), and two main valleys, the Couler Valley (between the two hills), and the "Point" neighborhood, adjacent to the Mississippi River. It is home to Dubuque's two main cemeteries, Linwood Cemetery (established for Protestants ), and Mt. Calvary Cemetery (established for Catholics ). Other important sites in
885-560: Is usually wet and rainy, summers are sunny and warm, autumn is mild, and winters are typically cloudy and snowy. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 59,667. The population density was 1,930.5 inhabitants per square mile (745.4/km ). There were 27,174 housing units at an average density of 879.2 per square mile (339.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 85.1% White , 6.3% Black or African American , 1.3% Pacific Islander , 1.2% Asian , 0.4% Native American , 1.3% from other races , and 4.4% from two or more races. Ethnically,
944-615: The Daily Tribune, the only Catholic daily newspaper ever published in the United States. Early in the 20th century, Dubuque was one of several sites of a brass era automobile company, Adams-Farwell ; like most others, it folded. Subsequently, Dubuque grew significantly, and industrial activity remained its economic mainstay until the 1980s. Tommy John , who pitched for the Dubuque Packers in 1961, recalled that
1003-673: The Diamond Jo Casino and Grand River Event Center . Dubuque is the home of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps . The Colts are a Drum Corps International World Class ensemble and tour the country each summer to attend competitions. Each summer, the Colts and Dubuque host "Music on the March", a Drum Corps International-sanctioned marching competition at Dubuque Senior High School . The arts organization Voices Productions spearheaded
1062-656: The Little Maquoketa River used to flow through the Couler Valley. Mining started in the valley in 1788 when Julien Dubuque befriended the Fox Indians . Most of the Couler Valley was included in the land grant to Dubuque by the Spanish Empire . After Dubuque's death, the Indians took over mining and exported lead to white settlers who had a furnace on a Mississippian Island. In 1833, settling
1121-635: The Mississippi River following the 1763 defeat of the French; the British took over all territory to the east. The first permanent European settler in what is now Dubuque was Quebecois pioneer Julien Dubuque , who arrived in 1785. In 1788, he received permission from the Spanish government and the local Meskwaki people to mine the area's rich lead deposits. Control of Louisiana and Dubuque's mines shifted briefly back to France in 1800, then to
1180-482: The Mississippi River . At the time of the 2020 census , the population of Dubuque was 59,667. The city lies at the junction of Iowa, Illinois , and Wisconsin , a region locally known as the Tri-State Area . It serves as the main commercial, industrial, educational, and cultural center for the area. Geographically, it is part of the Driftless Area , a portion of North America that escaped all three phases of
1239-717: The Presbyterian Church USA , and the Wartburg Theological Seminary , with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America . The latter two institutions train both lay and ordained ministers for placements in churches nationwide. In 2022 it maintained its strong Catholic presence. Ben Jacobs of The New Republic described it as "One of the most Catholic areas in" the United States. For many years, Dubuque's economy
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#17327915639301298-640: The United Premier Soccer League , a Tier 1 league of the United States Adult Soccer Association , beginning in the league's spring 2018 season . The club is also eligible to participate in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup . Following the 2019 season, Union Dubuque F.C. announced that it would be joining the newly formed Midwest Premier League along with several nearby clubs. Dubuque is also home to
1357-541: The Wisconsin Glaciation . Dubuque is a regional tourist destination featuring the city's unique architecture, casinos and river location. It is home to five institutions of higher education. Dubuque has historically been a center of manufacturing, the local economy also includes health care, publishing, and financial service sectors. Spain gained control of the Louisiana Territory west of
1416-570: The council-manager form of government , employing a full-time city manager and part-time city council . The city manager, Michael C. Van Milligen, runs the day-to-day operations of the city, and serves as the city's executive leader. Dubuque has been using its city-owned Community Broadband Network to become a smart city . In 2014, city government officials created four apps to monitor data related to water use, electricity use, transit patterns, and waste recycling efforts. The City of Dubuque Sustainability Coordinator, Cori Burbach, stated this
1475-425: The 2015 ASA D Northern National champions, Kass & Co. Kass & Co. went 6–0 on the weekend of September 5 and 6 and won the championship game pretty easily with a final score of 30–4 in 5 innings. Even after he ran into the fence on a 600-foot home run by the opposing team, later described as "Pure stupidity", Dan Lucey declared "This is a great day for Dubuque, Iowa." The City of Dubuque operates on
1534-604: The Iowa Territory reported the following population counts: The executive powers of the Territory were vested in a Governor, a Secretary (who in case of the death, removal, resignation, or absence from the Territory of the Governor had gubernatorial powers and would perform gubernatorial duties), a Treasurer and an Auditor. Territorial officers of Iowa Territory from 1838 to 1846. Legislative powers were vested in
1593-611: The North End include: The South End was traditionally the Irish American neighborhood, and became known as Little Dublin. It centered around southern portions of Downtown Dubuque. Remnants of Irish culture still survive with Irish pubs and stores still operating. Irish culture in Dubuque also revolves around the city's Irish Catholic churches, St. Columbkille's, St. Patrick's , and St. Raphael's Cathedral . The South End
1652-524: The United States in 1803, following the Louisiana Purchase . The Meskwaki continued to mine with the full support of the U.S. government until 1830 when the Meskwaki were illegally pushed out of the mine region by American prospectors. The current City of Dubuque was named after Julien Dubuque , who settled at the southern end of a large flat plain adjacent to the Mississippi River. The city
1711-585: The best-of-five Clark Cup Final. In 2013, the Fighting Saints again won the Clark Cup, defeating the Fargo Force three games to none in the final. The team averaged over 2,600 fans per game in the 2013–14 regular season, the highest average in team history. Dubuque is also home to an Open Division soccer team, Union Dubuque F.C. On October 26, 2017, Union Dubuque announced that it would play in
1770-565: The city had the 22nd-highest job growth rate in the nation, far outpacing the rest of Iowa. This was a level of growth similar to those of Austin, Texas , and Orlando, Florida , among others. The city created over 10% of the new jobs in Iowa in 2005, and the number of jobs in Dubuque County reached new all-time highs, with over 57,000 people working in nonfarming jobs. In 2022 Ben Jacobs of The New Republic wrote "Dubuque has weathered
1829-437: The city has a total area of 31.22 square miles (80.86 km ), of which 29.97 square miles (77.62 km ) are land and 1.25 square miles (3.24 km ) are covered by water. Downtown Dubuque contains the city's central business district and many of its government and cultural institutions. It is the center of Dubuque's transportation and commercial sectors and the hub of the various outlying districts and neighborhoods. It
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1888-529: The city include Saint Raphael's, Saint Mary's , Sacred Heart , Holy Ghost , Saint Patrick's , Saint Joseph the Worker , Resurrection, Saint Columbkille's, and Saint Anthony's. Since the 1870s the religious character of the area has been shaped by the Catholic Church. In 2010, Catholic adherents who regularly attended services made up about 53% of Dubuque County residents. This contrasts with Iowa as
1947-549: The city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 57,686 people, 22,560 households, and 14,303 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,178.2 inhabitants per square mile (841.0/km ). There were 23,819 housing units at an average density of 899.4 per square mile (347.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White , 1.21% Black or African American , 0.19% Native American , 0.68% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 0.69% from other races , and 0.96% from two or more races. 1.58% of
2006-453: The city was 91.7% White , 4.0% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.5% Pacific Islander , 0.6% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.4% of the population. There were 23,505 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had
2065-485: The city's early and continuing importance to the region. Dubuque's North End area was first settled in the late 19th century by working-class German immigrants. The German-American community sought to establish German Catholic churches separate from the Irish Catholic churches downtown and in the South End. The area retains its working-class roots and is home to some of Dubuque's largest factories. The North End
2124-482: The city. Dubuque's largest employers include: Other companies with a large presence in the area include McGraw Hill Education , Duluth Trading Company , Alliant Energy , Woodward Communications, Swiss Valley Farms, Simmons Pet Foods, the Metrix Company, Rite-Hite Company, and Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. The mid-2000s saw some diversification from Dubuque's traditional manufacturing based economy. In 2005,
2183-537: The development of the America's River Project's tourist attractions in the Port of Dubuque , the expansion of the city's colleges, and the continued growth of shopping centers, such as Asbury Plaza. Dubuque is located at 42°30′16″N 90°41′13″W / 42.50444°N 90.68694°W / 42.50444; -90.68694 (42.50, -90.69). According to the United States Census Bureau ,
2242-713: The economic transformations of the late twentieth century comparatively well." Dubuque's cultural region is the Upper Midwest . Dubuque has several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places : Dubuque has a number of remarkable parks, particularly Eagle Point Park and the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Dubuque's waterfront features the Ice Harbor and, just north of it,
2301-590: The first Christian church in Iowa, St. Raphael's Cathedral , in 1833. The city also played a key role in the expansion of the Catholic Church into the Western United States, as it was the administrative center for Catholics in what is now Iowa , Minnesota , North Dakota , and South Dakota . Many important Catholic religious leaders have lived in Dubuque, including its first bishop, Mathias Loras ; Fr Samuel Mazzuchelli , OP; Clement Smyth ; and Mother Mary Frances Clarke , BVM. Catholic parishes around
2360-618: The first and third Mondays of every month in the council chamber of the Historic Federal Building. The city is divided into 4 electoral wards and 21 precincts, as stated in Chapter 17 of the Dubuque City Code. Iowa Territory The Territory of Iowa was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1838, until December 28, 1846, when the southeastern portion of
2419-713: The focus of revitalization efforts downtown. Another area of note downtown is the Port of Dubuque , which since 2002 has seen the opening of the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, the Alliant Energy Amphitheater, and Grand River Center. The downtown area includes a number of significant buildings, many of them historic, such as the Shot Tower, St. Raphael's Cathedral, and the Dubuque County Courthouse, reflecting
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2478-399: The population was 3.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 83.8% Non-Hispanic White . As of the census of 2010, there were 57,637 people, 23,506 households, and 13,888 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,923.2 inhabitants per square mile (742.6/km ). There were 25,029 housing units at an average density of 835.1 per square mile (322.4/km ). The racial makeup of
2537-437: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 22,560 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2596-561: The present-day Davenport ) was named Dubuque County, and all south of it was Des Moines County. When Michigan became a state in 1836 the area became the Iowa District of western Wisconsin Territory —the region west of the Mississippi River . The original boundaries of the territory, as established in 1838, included Minnesota and parts of the Dakotas , covering about 194,000 square miles (500,000 km ) of land. Burlington
2655-416: The river has formed the city into a regional hub. The Dubuque area is the general area encompassing Dubuque, Iowa. The MSA proper includes the entirety of Dubuque County. The official population of the Dubuque County was 93,653 as of the 2010 population estimates. Since its founding, Dubuque has had, and continues to have, a strong religious tradition. Local Catholic settlers established what would become
2714-638: The seat of the newly established Archdiocese of Dubuque . Numerous convents, abbeys, and other religious institutions were built. The ethnic German and Irish descendants maintain a strong Catholic presence in the city. Nicholas E. Gonner (1835–1892), a Catholic immigrant from Pfaffenthal in Luxembourg , founded the Catholic Publishing Company of Dubuque, Iowa. His son Nicholas E. Gonner Jr. (1870–1922) took over in 1892, editing two German-language weeklies, an English-language weekly, and
2773-654: The territory was admitted to the Union as the state of Iowa . The remainder of the territory would have no organized territorial government until the Minnesota Territory was organized on March 3, 1849. Most of the area in the territory was originally part of the Louisiana Purchase and was a part of the Missouri Territory . When Missouri became a state in 1821, this area (along with the Dakotas ) effectively became unorganized territory . The area
2832-464: The then-largest enclosed shopping mall in Iowa, Kennedy Mall . The area continues to expand rapidly, with new subdivisions and shopping centers stretching out for miles from downtown. The West End is not clearly defined, but is generally considered to include all the suburban-style growth west of North Grandview Avenue, the University of Dubuque , and the Valentine Park neighborhood. The area
2891-399: The town was "about 98 percent Catholic" back then. "Dubuque was the epitome of small-town life," John wrote. "The people were friendly, everyone knew everybody else, and there wasn't a thing to do: no excitement, few restaurants or recreation choices, a decaying slum section. So we spent as much time as we could at the ball park. At certain times of the year, the fish flies fester in hordes like
2950-704: Was "for educating citizens and implementing behavior changes that they control based on the data these applications provide". However, Dubuque has been reaching the limits of its network and lack sufficient services from giant providers. Policy and financial decisions are made by the city council, which serves as the city's legislative body. The council comprises the mayor , Brad Cavanaugh , who serves as its chairman, 4 ward -elected members, and 2 at-large members. The city council members are: Susan R. Farber (Ward 1), Laura Roussell (Ward 2), Danny Sprank (Ward 3), Katy Wethal (Ward 4), Ric W. Jones (at-large), and David T. Resnick (at-large). The city council meets at 6 P.M. on
3009-419: Was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99. Age spread: 23.6% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 36,785, and the median income for
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#17327915639303068-420: Was centered on manufacturing companies such as Deere and Company and Flexsteel Industries. While industry still plays a major role in the city, the economy has diversified a great deal in the last decade. Health care, education, tourism, publishing, and financial services are all important sectors of the city's economy. Several major companies are either headquartered in Dubuque or have a significant presence in
3127-764: Was closed to white settlers until the 1830s, after the Black Hawk War ended. It was attached to the Michigan Territory on June 28, 1834. At an extra session of the Sixth Legislative Assembly of Michigan held in September, 1834, the Iowa District was divided into two counties by running a line due west from the lower end of Rock Island in the Mississippi River . The territory north of this line (which started just south of
3186-673: Was home to the original Fighting Saints team from 1980 to 2001, when the team relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma . From 2001 to 2010, the Dubuque Thunderbirds replaced the Fighting Saints playing in the Tier III Junior A Central States Hockey League at the Five Flags Center . The 2010-11 Fighting Saints were USHL Clark Cup champions after defeating the Green Bay Gamblers three games to one in
3245-561: Was later dominated by various mill working businesses. Also important were boat building , brewing , and later, the railroad industry. In 1874, the Diamond Jo Line moved its company headquarters to Dubuque. Diamond Jo Line established a shipyard at Eagle Point in 1878. Just two years later, the company was the largest employer in Dubuque, putting 78 people to work, 75 of whom worked at the shipyard earning their collective $ 800–$ 1,000 per week in wages. Between 1860 and 1880, Dubuque
3304-531: Was officially chartered in 1833, located in unorganized territory of the United States. The region was designated as the Iowa Territory in 1838 and was included in the newly created State of Iowa in 1846. After the lead resources were exhausted, the city became home to numerous industries. Dubuque became a center for the timber industry because of its proximity to forests in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and
3363-442: Was one of the 100 largest urban areas in the United States. Iowa's first church was built by Methodists in 1833. Since then, Iowans have followed a variety of religious traditions. Beginning in the mid-19th century and into the early 20th century, thousands of poor German and Irish Catholic immigrants came to the city to work in the manufacturing centers. The city's large Roman Catholic congregations led to its designation as
3422-710: Was permitted west of the Mississippi and mining was resumed by settlers. The Couler Valley stretches for about 5 miles (8.0 km) in between the valleys of the Little Maquoketa River in Sageville to the Mississippi River in Dubuque in the south. It is drained southeastwardly by the Bee Branch. During high floods, the Little Maquoketa River can also occupy parts of the valley. It is 200 feet (61 m) deep, 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide, and has
3481-434: Was the provisional capital; Iowa City was designated as the official territorial capital in 1841. Fort Snelling was located on the western side of the Mississippi placing it within the Territory until statehood. When Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846, no provision was made for official organization of the remainder of the territory. Morgan L. Martin , the Wisconsin territorial delegate to congress, pushed through
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