Geography of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa, the seat of Dubuque County. It is on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Dubuque is an industrial city and the trade center for a rich agricultural region. Meat packing has long been a major activity. The city is served by rail, air, and barge lines. The University of Dubuque, Loras College, and Clarke College are here. Attractions include a side-wheel riverboat and a pre-Civil War shot tower. Dubuque was founded in 1833.
Population: 57,686.