Dunkerton, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dunkerton, Iowa
City
Dunkerton High School
Location of Dunkerton, Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Black Hawk
Incorporated	March 18, 1899
Area
• Total	1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2)
• Land	1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	955 ft (291 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	842
• Density	744.47/sq mi (287.44/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50626
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-22845
GNIS feature ID	0456065

Dunkerton is a small city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 842 people lived there. Dunkerton is part of the larger Waterloo–Cedar Falls area.

History of Dunkerton

Dunkerton has a cool history that started a long time ago! In 1853, two brothers named James and John Dunkerton traveled from Dubuque, Iowa. They wanted to find a good spot to claim land. They found a place near a town called Lester, and their land became known as Lesterton. Later, it was renamed Dunkerton.

Sadly, John passed away in 1854 and was buried in a small cemetery. James stayed and continued to build up their land. On Christmas Day in 1854, he married Christiana Hodges. Years later, when James was 60, he and his oldest son sold some of their land to a railroad company. They asked for the railroad to be extended to Iowa. This important step helped the city of Dunkerton grow into what it is today!

Fun Things to Do

Dunkerton has several nice places for people to enjoy the outdoors. The city has four parks:

• Charma Park
• Eagle Scout Park
• Gazebo Park
• Carol Hauptly Memorial Park

There's also the Mixdorf Nature Preserve, which is a great place to explore nature. If you like outdoor sports, you might enjoy the Dunkerton Sportsman's Club.

Historic Dunkerton Bridge

A special spot in Dunkerton is the historic Dunkerton Bridge. It was built in 1909 and crosses Crane Creek. This bridge is just for people to walk on, and it connects Charma Park to the rest of the city. It's still used today!

Veterans Memorial Park

On Main Street, you'll find the Dunkerton Veterans Memorial Park. This park honors people from Dunkerton who have served in the military. It has special bricks that families can buy to engrave the name of a veteran and details about their service. It's a way to remember and thank those who served.

Community Life and Events

Dunkerton is a lively place with fun events for everyone.

Dunkerton Days

One of the biggest events is "Dunkerton Days," which happens in late July. It's a big celebration with lots of activities like:

• A car show
• A parade
• A mud volleyball tournament
• A fishing derby
• Bike races

The best part of Dunkerton Days is often the fireworks show, which brings many people from nearby towns. Recently, a "Rust + Dust Market" was added, which is like a flea market for unique old items.

Dunkerton Public Library

The Dunkerton Public Library is an important part of the community. After a lot of planning and fundraising, a new library building opened in December 2010. It was built in a safer spot, away from flood areas. The new library has computers, many more books, and a special section just for kids!

Where is Dunkerton?

Dunkerton is located in Iowa, in the central part of the United States. Its exact coordinates are 42 degrees, 34 minutes, 6 seconds North and 92 degrees, 9 minutes, 36 seconds West.

The city covers a total area of about 1.14 square miles (2.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Population Over Time

The population of Dunkerton, Iowa from US census data

The population of Dunkerton has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 842 people living in the city. This means that for every square mile, there were about 744 people.

See also

In Spanish: Dunkerton (Iowa) para niños