Holy Cross, Iowa
| Holy Cross, Iowa | |
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 Location of Holy Cross, Iowa |
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| Coordinates: 42°36′1″N 90°59′40″W / 42.60028°N 90.99444°WCoordinates: 42°36′1″N 90°59′40″W / 42.60028°N 90.99444°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Iowa
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| County | Dubuque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 374 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 378 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (424.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 52053 |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-36885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457572 |
Holy Cross is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 374 at the 2010 census, down from 399 at the 2000 census.
Holy Cross is located at 42°36′1″N 90°59′40″W / 42.60028°N 90.99444°W (42.600334, -90.994557).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all of it land.
The town is located about four miles east of Luxemburg, Iowa, or about 25 miles northwest of Dubuque, Iowa.
Originally the community was settled by Irish and German immigrants in the early 19th century. The settlement became known as Pin Oak in 1844, the name originating from the many pin oak trees native to the area and after the rural post office located near there.
In 1855 the settlement's name changed again, to Georgetown. This name honored George Gallon, who offered to donate part of his land to build a town. In 1898 the name was once again changed to Holy Cross.
On May 17, 2004 several buildings in town were either damaged or destroyed when major storms ripped through the area. One notable casualty was the Holy Cross Catholic Church. The church suffered serious damage when part of its roof was ripped off in the storm. The interior of the church suffered water damage from the rain. Following the storm, a new roof was placed on the church building, and the interior was also repaired.
As of the census of 2010, there were 374 people, 151 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,100.0 inhabitants per square mile (424.7/km2). There were 158 housing units at an average density of 464.7 per square mile (179.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
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