Julien Dubuque
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Julien Dubuque was a Canadian of Norman origin from the area of Champlain, Quebec who arrived near what now is known as Dubuque, Iowa, which was named after him. He was one of the first European men t
Julien Dubuque monument
Dubuque's gravesite
Dubuque's gravesite, 1897
Chief Peosta's gravesite
Mining in Dubuque
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Dubuque, Iowa and its surrounding region has a history involving the mining of the area's lead-zinc deposits along with other metals like iron. Both natives and Europeans were using the metals in the
Julien Dubuque
…which was named after him. He was one of the first European men to settle in the area. He initially received permission from the Meskwaki people to mine the lead in 1788, which was confirmed by the Spanish, who gave him a land grant in 1796. Once he had received permission from the Meskwaki to mine lead, Dubuque…
An aerial view of Dubuque in 1872 by Alexander Koch, slightly after the time of peak lead production.