Dunkerton, Iowa
| Dunkerton, Iowa | |
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| City | |
 Location of Dunerton, Iowa |
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| Coordinates: 42°34′6″N 92°9′36″W / 42.56833°N 92.16000°WCoordinates: 42°34′6″N 92°9′36″W / 42.56833°N 92.16000°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Iowa
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| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 852 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 850 |
| • Density | 869.4/sq mi (335.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 50626 |
| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-22845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456065 |
Dunkerton is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 852 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In 1853, two brothers, James and John Dunkerton, walked from Dubuque, Iowa, to stake out a claim of land near Lester. This claim became the town known as Lesterton, and later Dunkerton. In 1854, John died and was buried in the small cemetery which now holds 4 generations of Dunkertons. James remained and built up his land. On December 25, 1854, he married Christiana Hodges. At 60 years of age, James and his eldest son, sold a portion of their land to the railroad, requesting that the railroad be extended to Iowa. This act enabled the present City of Dunkerton to be established.
The Dunkerton Bridge is a piece of history, spanning over Crane Creek from the city to the Charma Park. The pedestrian bridge, built in 1909, is still usable today.
In honor of Dunkerton's Veterans, the city has put up a brand new memorial. It is located on Canfield Rd. and Main St. and is the beginning to the city project of turning the flood zone into beautiful park areas.
Dunkerton celebrates "Dunkerton Days" in late July, with a car show, a parade, mud volleyball tournament, fishing derby and bike races among other local activities. The highlight of Dunkerton Days is the fireworks show which brings many people from surrounding areas.
After many years of city planning and fundraising, the Dunkerton Public Library was rebuilt out of the flood zone and opened its doors in December, 2010. The new facility includes computers, expanded inventory, and a special children's section.
Dunkerton is located at 42°34′6″N 92°9′36″W / 42.56833°N 92.16000°W (42.568329, -92.160075).
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