Cork Hill District

Cork Hill District is a historic neighborhood in Davenport covering multiple city blocks with buildings in Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival styles. It contains residential houses alongside religious and institutional buildings that reflect different construction periods of the 1800s.

The district developed in the 1840s and 1850s after the Great Famine, when Irish immigrants settled near St. Margaret's Church. The name Cork Hill comes from these early Irish residents who shaped the community.

The district shows a mix of building styles from the 1800s, including Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Gothic, and Colonial designs. This variety of architecture reflects different periods when residents built their homes.

The district is best explored on foot, with most houses visible from public sidewalks. Plan a walk through several blocks to see the different building styles and facade details.

The district is known for its double houses with two separate front doors, differing from typical single-family homes in other historic areas. This design let multiple families live under one roof and was popular with immigrant families.

Location: Iowa

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.53167,-90.57167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08