Dodgeville, Iowa facts for kids
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Dodgeville, Iowa
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 Dodgeville, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 455937 |
Dodgeville is a small, quiet place in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Dodgeville's History
Dodgeville was started way back in the 1800s. It began as a very small settlement.
In 1902, only about 17 people lived there. But the community grew quite a bit! By 1925, the population had increased to 115 people. Later, in 1940, the number of residents was 33.
Notable People from Dodgeville
Even small communities can be home to important people!
- William F. Kopp, a well-known politician from Iowa, was born on a farm near Dodgeville. A politician is someone who works in government, helping to make decisions and laws for the people.
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