Bellevue Homes for Sale and Community Information

Bellevue, Iowa is a city with a population of 2,350 located in Jackson County, Iowa, about 20 miles southeast of Dubuque and 20 miles northeast of Maquoketa. It is about 55 miles north of the Quad Cities. If you are interested in real estate in Bellevue, we can help you find the property that will fit your needs. 

Brief History

The town was originally called Bellview or Belleview or Bell’s View after John D. Bell, one of the early residents. Bellevue was incorporated in 1833. It is the oldest town in Jackson County and was originally the county seat. In the early days many bandits, known as the Brown Gang, took to hiding in the woods along the Maquoketa River. In 1840, a posse of angry citizens rounded up the gang in an action that became known as the Bellevue War in which a number of people were killed. The 13 criminals who survived the “war” were whipped and banished from the county. Between 1841 and 1848, the county seat moved between Bellevue and Andrew several times. In 1873, the county seat was moved to Maquoketa, where it has remained.

The Community

Bellevue, Iowa is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River. The city covers an area of 0.97 square miles and has a population density of 2,399 people/square mile. The community has an extremely low Crime Index of 49.9 (US Avg. = 320.0). Ruhl&Ruhl can help you find the right home for sale in this community.

Attractions and Entertainment

Bellevue is a tourist destination and the main attraction is the Mississippi River, with beautiful views from the bluff and the historic old limestone buildings. Lock and Dam 12 is located at Bellevue, as is Bellevue State Park (547 acres). During the winter, Bellevue is a gathering place for bald eagles that catch fish in the open water below the dam. With the right selection from available Bellevue homes, you could watch eagles at home.

Getting To And From

Highways: US-52 north/south; SR-62 southwest; From Quad Cities (50 miles south) - I-80 East to Chicago, West to Des Moines & Omaha

Air Travel: Dubuque Regional Airport (22 miles); Quad Cities International Airport, Moline, IL (70 miles)

Further Information:

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City of Bellevue

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