Description Situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, Dubuque, founded in 1833, is the oldest city in Iowa.
The tiny settlement qu.
Early settler Julien Dubuque was granted permission by the Mesquakie to work substantial lead deposits south of the present city limits, and 20 years later, under the terms of settlement of the Blackhawk War, the area was incorporated and given his name.
The region was originally inhabited by the Mesquakie Indians.
Description Situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, Dubuque, founded in 1833, is the oldest city in Iowa