Davenport, IA
Music connected to Davenport
About Davenport
- • Jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke, a cornet and piano legend, was born here in 1903.
- • The Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first chiropractic school, was founded here in 1897.
- • Strategic location on the Mississippi River fueled early trade and growth.
- • Davenport hosted a brief visit by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 before he became president.
- • The Great Mississippi River Flood of 1993 caused widespread devastation.
- • Named for Colonel George Davenport, a founder, and incorporated in 1839.
- • With over 100,000 residents, it's Iowa's third-largest city.
- • Sitting at 594 ft, it's higher than most of its surrounding farmland.
- • Manufacturing remains a key sector, contributing to the local economy.
- • A welcoming river town with a blend of history and modern aspirations.
- • The Quad Cities River Bandits are a High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros.
- • Davenport Central High School won Iowa's first ever state football championship in 1921.
Artists From Davenport
Songs About Davenport
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