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Look for Great Deals and Coupons **** Footsteps of history **** Community Mottos & Nicknames **** Choose a new Community in Iowa **** Choose a new State **** Washington D.C. Our Nation's Capital **** **** **** **** **** **** ****	Welcome to Key to the City's page for Fort Madison Lee County, Iowa Zip Code The Pen City The Iowa state capital is Des Moines. What would you like to know about Fort Madison Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce. Fort Madison Community news Fort Madison Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Fort Madison Schools. Zip Codes 52627 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Fort Madison is approximately 10,897 (2007). The approximate number of families is 5,106 (2000). The amount of land area in Fort Madison is 23.982 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Fort Madison is 9.2 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 9.64 sq kilometers. The distance from Fort Madison to Washington DC is 795 miles. The distance to the Iowa state capital is 137 miles. (as the crow flies) Fort Madison is positioned 40.61 degrees north of the equator and 91.35 degrees west of the prime meridian. Fort Madison elevation is 528 feet above sea level. Fort Madison per capita income is $18,124 (2000). Fort Madison median income is $37,500 (2005). The Fort Madison median home price is $63,600 (2005). Fort Madison miscellany. Return to Index Location Fort Madison location: in south-east Iowa about 72 miles from Iowa City and about 158 miles from St Louis Missouri. Other nearby communities include Montrose, West Point, Franklin, Middletown and St Paul, all in Iowa and Nauvoo, Pontoosuc and Dallas City, all in Illinois. Here is a map page for the area. Return to Index Climate & Weather Fort Madison average annual rainfall is 39.81 inches per year The average winter temperature is 29.9 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 70.5 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Fort Madison history: The original fort was built in 1804 soon after a treaty was signed. The treaty gave lands east of the river to Americans for some money and several conditions. The Sauk tribe thought the fort was for a trader who would help them get provisions. Their leader, Black Hawk, went with the British during the War of 1812 because of the broken promises. Later, the fort was burned by the Americans as they fled the Native Americans there. The replica of the original fort was built in 1983 and continues to be a good representation of a frontier fort with an interactive museum and many exhibits. The incorporation date of Fort Madison: 5 February 1895 Return to Index Attractions Fort Madison attractions: Fort Madison Art Center 613 Ave. G Phone: 319-372-3996 Noon-4 Mon.-Sat., year-round. North Lee County Historical Center 814 10th St. 319-372-7661 Please call ahead for hours of operation Arrowhead displays, Civil War display, Silsby Steam Pumper and hose cart, ice-gathering display with audio presentation, railroad and farm displays, prison cell. Gift shop. National Historic Register site. Flood Museum. Old Fort Madison River View Park Phone: 319-372-8917 ext 275 Discover life at a Fort during the Louisiana Territory time. Try the many hands-on experiences here! Fort Madison is the home of the last double swing-span bridge on the Mississippi River. The top level is for cars and the bottom level for trains. It is also the largest bridge of its type in the world! Riverview Park Ft. Madison, IA Railroad Trains on Display are AT&SF #2913, a 4-8-4. A marina is located within the park. Sails and Sailing on the Madi Lee "A" Dock, Boat Harbor, River View Park Phone: 319-372-3276 Cruises by reservation, May through mid-Oct. Ft. Madison is the Home of the Iowa State Maximum Security penitentiary. It was a prison before Iowa statehood. The first buildings were constructed in 1839. Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail The trail begins in Montrose across the river from Nauvoo and goes through the county. Wooden trail markers are along the signed trail. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Iowa To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! 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