Davenport, Iowa

About

Davenport is a city located in the county of Scott in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 99,685 and a population density of 592 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 101,799 inhabitants.

The city was created 187 years ago in 1836.

Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa. With a population of over 100,000 in the metro area, it's one of Iowa's largest cities.

Quad Cities Hub

Davenport is part of the region known as the Quad Cities, which also includes the nearby cities of Bettendorf, Rock Island, and Moline. Together these 4 cities form a metropolitan area of over 380,000 people.

Davenport serves as the cultural and economic hub of the Quad Cities region. Major employers include Genesis Health System and Deere & Company, the tractor manufacturing company headquartered in Moline.

Riverfront Attractions

Davenport's riverfront along the Mississippi is home to attractions like the Figge Art Museum and the River Music Experience. People can enjoy river cruises, kayaking, or relaxing riverfront parks. The Great River Bridge crossing into Illinois provides spectacular river views.

Festivals and Sports

Popular festivals include the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival and the Quad City Air Show. Davenport is home to minor league baseball's Quad Cities River Bandits. The city also holds touring pro golf and tennis events.

Davenport's Midwest location and Mississippi River setting make it a unique Iowa destination. The Quad Cities region provides amenities of a metro area while maintaining Midwestern charm.

Quick Facts about Davenport

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Geography

Davenport is located at 41°31'25"N 90°34'40"W (41.5236400, -90.5776400).

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People born in Davenport, including politician Joseph R. Lane, jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke, actress Dana Davis, .

List

• Elmer Layden (American football player, coach, executive (1903-1973)) he was born in 04/05/1903
• Samuel Franklin Cody (American aviator) he was born in 06/03/1867
• Michael Nunn (former US-american boxer) he was born in 14/04/1963
• Sue Lyon (American actress) she was born in 10/07/1946
• Mary Beth Peil (singer and actress) she was born in 25/06/1940
• Susan Glaspell (American writer (1876-1948)) she was born in 01/07/1876
• Lara Flynn Boyle (American actress) she was born in 24/03/1970
• Matthew Ashford (American actor) he was born in 29/01/1960
• Henry Carter Adams (U.S. economist and Professor of Political Economy and finance at the University of Michigan) he was born in 31/12/1851
• Patricia Barry (American actress (1922-2016)) she was born in 16/11/1922
• Stuart Margolin (American actor and director) he was born in 31/01/1940
• Danielle Colby-Cushman (American reality television personality) she was born in 03/12/1975
• Mike Busch (American baseball player) he was born in 07/07/1968
• Arthur V. Johnson (actor (1876-1916)) he was born in 02/02/1876
• Seth Rollins (American professional wrestler) he was born in 28/05/1986
• Carl J. Wiggers (Cardiovascular physiologist) he was born in 28/05/1883
• Roger Craig (American football player) he was born in 10/07/1960
• Bob Karstens (American basketball player) he was born in 11/03/1915

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