Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa is a city of 6,075 people in Clinton County, Iowa, founded in 1838.
Why visit Maquoketa
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Voy 3 Theater, Maquoketa Public Library and A.A. Hurst House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Maquoketa
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About Maquoketa
Maquoketa () is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County. It is a former sundown town according to the national registry of sundown towns. The population was 6,128 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Maquoketa, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks35
Maquoketa Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Public library in Iowa, United States of America
126 South 2nd Street, Maquoketa
A.A. Hurst House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Maquoketa, Iowa
Alexander Organ House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Maquoketa, Iowa
Anson Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Jackson County, Iowa
Bassnett-Nickerson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house located at 116 South Vermont in Maquoketa, Iowa
C.M. Sanborn Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Iowa, United States of America
Cundill Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building located in Maquoketa, Iowa, United States
D.H. Anderson Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
United States historic place
D.H. Anderson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Decker House Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Hotel in Iowa, United States of America
Dr. G.S. Martin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Iowa, United States
First National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Bank in Iowa, United States of America
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes11
Iowa Grape Vines Winery
Brewery and winery · 1.8 mi
18345 55th Street, Maquoketa
We-Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:30-17:00 || "on appointment"
Maquoketa Brewing
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
110 South Main Street, Maquoketa
Tu,We 16:00-20:00; Th,Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Mega's Grill and Eatery
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
101 McKinsey Drive, Maquoketa
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger
707 South Main Street, Maquoketa
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-21:00
History
John E. Goodenow, the inaugural settler in the region, arrived in what is now recognized as Maquoketa in 1838. He established his residence on the present-day southeast corner of Main and Platt streets, erecting a cabin in that vicinity. By 1840, Zalmon Livermore had acquired the quarter section on the northeast corner of this intersection, while Alonzo Spaulding claimed the northwest corner, and John Shaw occupied the southwest corner. The center of today's business district was originally the epicenter of this early settlement, known at the time as Springfield. The town's growth was propelled by two key factors: its strategic location at the intersection of the Davenport-to-Dubuque mail and stage route, as well as its proximity to the path used by pioneers traveling from Chicago to the west. Additionally, the abundance of water in the area facilitated the development of industries along the North and South Forks of the Maquoketa River.
Around 1840, the mail route between Davenport and Dubuque was established through Springfield, located on what is now Main Street in Maquoketa. Consequently, the post office moved to Springfield, with John Goodenow appointed as postmaster. In 1844, due to multiple towns named Springfield in the area, the town was renamed Maquoketa, after the Maquoketa River. The river's name derives from Maquaw-Autaw, which means "Bear River" in Meskwaki.
From the History section of Maquoketa, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship10
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - Maquoketa
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.0 mi
1010 West Platt Street, Maquoketa
United Methodist Church of Maquoketa
Church · Methodist · 1.0 mi
1019 Wesley Drive, Maquoketa
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare2
Map of Maquoketa
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 8.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 1.8 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Maquoketa (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clinton County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-31: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-05-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clinton Municipal Airport (CWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Preston 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- DeWitt 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Bellevue 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Clinton 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Camanche 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Savanna 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Galena 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Eldridge 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Dubuque 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Davenport 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Maquoketa Middle School, Treymeister ( talk ), Public domain
- Saint Marks Episcopal Church - Maquoketa, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maquoketa Public Library, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20210925 05 Maquoketa, Iowa, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson County Courthouse - Maquoketa, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacred Heart Church - Maquoketa, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingdom Hall - Maquoketa, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hurstville Lime Kilns, Treymeister ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ALEXANDER ORGAN HOUSE, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MITCHELL MASKREY MILL, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DECKER HOUSE HOTEL, JERRYE & KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GEORGE COOPER HOUSE, MAQUOKETA, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- D.H. Anderson House, Treymeister, CC BY 3.0
- The Milton Godard House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BASSNETT-NICKERSON HOUSE, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DR. G.S. MARTIN HOUSE, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HURST HOTEL, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SENECA WILLIAMS MILL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JOHN LAKE HOUSE, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CUNDILL BLOCK, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IOOF BUILDING, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PERHAM HOUSE, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LYON BLOCK, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mrs. Lydia Johnson House, Treymeister, Public domain
- W. B. SWIGART HOUSE, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FIRST NATIONAL BANK, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- C. M. SANBORN BUILDING, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WEST PLEASANT STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A. A. HURST HOUSE, MAQUOKETA, JACKSON COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 111 E. Maple Street, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton Machine Company Administration Building, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East side of Clinton Machine Administration Building, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry Taubman House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Merrero Building, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Era Building, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The J.E. Squiers House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
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