Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2008, its population was estimated at 57,250, making it the eighth-largest city in the state and the county's population was estimated at 92,724.
The city lies at the junction of three states: Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, a region locally known as the Tri-State Area. It serves as the main commercial, industrial, educational, ...
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Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2008, its population was estimated at 57,250, making it the eighth-largest city in the state and the county's population was estimated at 92,724.
The city lies at the junction of three states: 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. Dubuque is the oldest city in Iowa, and played a key role in the early settlement of the state, and the Upper Midwest. For this reason, it is commonly called the "Key City." Geographically, it is part of the Driftless Area, a portion of North America that escaped all three phases of the Wisconsinian Glaciation.
Dubuque has a rich history and culture that gives it greater prominence than its size would suggest. It is one of the few large cities in Iowa with hills, and is home to a large tourist industry, driven...
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