West Davenport, New York Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

Davenport, Iowa is located in the 2nd congressional district. Its residents are represented by Democrats Tom Harkin and Dave Loebsack. In the state legislature, Davenport is part of the 81st, 84th, and 85th districts. The population is mainly middle class with only a small minority of poor people. The city's racial makeup is fairly diverse, with minority groups having different proportions of African American or Latino populations.

The Mississippi River flows through the city, forming a narrow gorge. It stretches over two hundred and fifty feet wide at the Centennial Bridge, which was built in 1895. Davenport is located on a hill overlooking the river, so the streets follow a grid design. The city's skyline is the result of economic expansion that started in the 1920s.

Davie street, located on a block west of Division street, runs northerly and southerly. It takes its name from John C. Davie, notary public at the time of platting of Cook and Sargent's Second addition. Davie also worked in the bank that the incorporators owned. Another street in the city is named after Henry S. Howell, an attache for a pioneer Davenport banking house.

Other notable figures who lived in the area include Warner Lewis Clark, a pioneer of packet boats and a good friend of the Indians. Another notable individual who lived in West Davenport was Winfield Scott, a hero of the Mexican American War and famous for negotiating the Black Hawk treaty. Generals Brown and Warren also served in the Army. General Gaines, a distinguished War of 1812 officer, also lives in West Davenport.