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Julien Dubuque Monument

Dubuque, Iowa • Dubuque County

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About This Property

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The Julien Dubuque Monument is a distinctive granite obelisk situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Erected in 1897, it commemorates the life and legacy of Julien Dubuque, the first European settler of the area.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Object
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
11/21/1988
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Social History
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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