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Maquoketa (/məˈkoʊkɪtə/) is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County.

U.S. Route 61 adjoins the city, which therefore hosts traffic between Dubuque and the Quad Cities. Iowa Highways 62 and 64 also pass through the city. Maquoketa Caves State Park is located a few miles northwest of Maquoketa.

The population was 6,128 at the time of the 2020 census.

Maquoketa city overview:
Name:	Maquoketa city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Clinton County, Jackson County
Incorporated:	January 27, 1857
Elevation:	702 ft (214 m)
Total Area:	4.54 sq mi (11.76 km²)
Land Area:	4.52 sq mi (11.70 km²)
Water Area:	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Total Population:	6,128
Population Density:	1,356.65/sq mi (523.78/km²)
ZIP code:	52060
Area code:	563
FIPS code:	1949215
GNISfeature ID:	0458789
Website:	www.maquoketaia.com

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History

Maquoketa was originally called Springfield, and under the latter name was laid out in 1838. The present name, after the Maquoketa River, was adopted in 1844. The river’s name derives from Maquaw-Autaw, which means “Bear River” in Meskwaki.

The Davenport and St. Paul Railroad was extended to Maquoketa in 1870 prompting growth. The county seat was transferred from Andrew to Maquoketa in 1873.

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Geography

Maquoketa is located at 42°4′1″N 90°39′58″W / 42.06694°N 90.66611°W / 42.06694; -90.66611 (42.066901, −90.666238), primarily in Jackson County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.37 square miles (11.32 km), of which 4.33 square miles (11.21 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) is water.