Fast Facts about Dubuque, Iowa

Here are some things to know about a visit to Dubuque, Iowa:

• It's about an hour and a half drive (SW) from Madison, WI
• In 1788, French Canadian fur trader Julien Dubuque became the area's first permanent European settler
• In 1856, the historic Shot Tower was built to produce lead shot for the military - this tower still stands today
• In 2014, Dubuque was named the fourth Best American Riverfront by readers of USA Today's 10Best.com

These are just a few things about Dubuque, IA. Click on the links below to see some of the photos with Flat Stanley as he took his tour around Dubuque on Sunday October 9th, 2016.