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DeWitt Homes for Sale and Community Information
DeWitt is a city with a population of 5,000 people. It is located about 20 miles north of the Quad Cities, 20 miles west of Clinton, and 18 miles south of Maquoketa. If you are interested in DeWitt real estate, Ruhl&Ruhl can help you find the property that will fit your needs.
Brief History
DeWitt was known as part of the Underground Railroad for southern slaves in the 1850s. The town was named in honor of DeWitt Clinton, Governor of New York. It was incorporated in 1858. It was, at one time, the county seat of Clinton County. It has the distinction of having been the location of the first fatal airplane accident in Iowa at the 1911 DeWitt Fair.
The Community
 DeWitt today is an active manufacturing center. The city covers an area of 4.87 square miles and has a population density of 1,078 people/square mile. It sits directly north of the railroad line that runs from Clinton to Cedar Rapids and at the junction of highways US-30 and US-61. It strives to attract new businesses that value a small-town environment combined with a well-trained workforce that possesses a strong work ethic. To find a home for sale in De Witt call Ruhl&Ruhl today.
Attractions and Entertainment
The DeWitt area features eight parks, an aquatic center, a fitness center, six churches, a movie theatre, and a variety of manufacturing and service companies.
Attractions and entertainment opportunities in Clinton, Maquoketa, and the Quad Cities communities are readily accessible to DeWitt residents. For details, see Our Communities information for these locations. Ruhl&Ruhl can help you find real estate in De Witt.
Getting To and From
Highways
US-30 east/west
US-61 north/south
Interstate I-80 (15 miles south): East to Chicago, West to Des Moines & Omaha
Air Travel
Commercial Air:
Quad-Cities International Airport, Moline (39 miles)
General Aviation: Davenport Municipal Airport (24 miles)
Further Information
If you have decided to search for DeWitt homes, contact Ruhl&Ruhl.
Chamber of Commerce
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