Riverside, Iowa facts for kids
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Riverside, Iowa
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Where the Trek Begins
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Location of Riverside, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.72 sq mi (4.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.72 sq mi (4.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 993 |
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1,039 |
| • Density | 577/sq mi (222.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52327
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-67440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460657 |
| Website | City of Riverside |
Riverside is a city in rural Washington County, Iowa, United States, along the English River on Iowa Highway 22. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 993 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Highland Community School District.
Riverside proclaimed itself the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, a fictional character from the television series Star Trek, with the agreement of series creator Gene Roddenberry.
Images for kids
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Riverside from the southeast showing the water tower and St. Mary's Catholic Church
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The USS Riverside
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Plaque at Captain Kirk's future birthplace
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This building in Riverside, Iowa houses The Voyage Home Riverside History Center
See also
In Spanish: Riverside (Iowa) para niños
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