Davenport was established in 1836 by Antoine Le Claire and named after his good friend Colonel George Davenport. The first settlers of Davenport were mostly Germans. After a county seat …

The tribes had originated from areas far away and moved into the region after a lengthy history of migration due to outside pressure. These people had hoped to make this new land their permenant …

Dec 2, 2025 · Journey to eastern Iowa to explore the culture and commerce of Davenport, where historic buildings and landmarks tell the tale of immigration, innovation, and the flow of trade along the …

Davenport (population 98,359) was founded shortly after an 1832 treaty with the Black Hawk Indians opened the Iowa bank of the Mississippi River to American settlement. The home of the city's …

The first railroad bridge to span the Mississippi River was opened at Davenport in 1856, and the development of both river and rail transportation assured the city’s growth as a trading centre.

Davenport was established in 1836 by Antoine Le Claire and named after his good friend Colonel George Davenport. The first settlers of Davenport were mostly Germans. After a county seat …

Soon, the town of Rockingham would be no more. It was absorbed into Davenport and all that remains is Rockingham Road which leads through Davenport's West End and downriver to Buffalo, Iowa. …

Apr 24, 2008 · Explore the rich history of Davenport through a detailed timeline. Discover key events, milestones, and developments that have shaped the city from its founding to present day.

Davenport is one of the few cities that has maintained its original Charter City designation, meaning it was a city before Iowa became a state. Iowa became the 29th state of the United States on …

Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836, by Antoine Le Claire and named for his friend, George Davenport. From 1860 until 1980, Davenport enjoyed a long period of industrial and population …