Iowa City, University city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States.
The fifth largest city in Iowa stands at 204 meters elevation and extends across both sides of the Iowa River with numerous parks and neighborhoods.
Established in 1839, Iowa City served as the second capital of the Iowa Territory before becoming the first capital city of the State of Iowa.
The University of Iowa Writers' Workshop contributes to the city's literary reputation, leading to its designation as a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008.
The Iowa City metropolitan area connects with Cedar Rapids through public transportation networks, serving a combined population of nearly 500,000 residents.
The Old Capitol Building, now a National Historic Landmark, sits at the center of the University of Iowa campus and functions as a museum.
Location: Johnson County
Inception: 1839
Elevation above the sea: 204 m
Website: http://www.icgov.org/
Website: http://icgov.org
GPS coordinates: 41.65583,-91.52500
Latest update: June 6, 2025 07:16
Kinnick Stadium
2.2 km
Benton Street Bridge
1.3 km
Iowa Old Capitol Building
1 km
Pentacrest
1.1 km
Englert Theatre
740 m
Linsay House
353 m
Plum Grove Historic House
898 m
Muscatine Avenue Moffitt Cottage Historic District
823 m
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
1.1 km
Hickory Hill Park
2.2 km
Close House
422 m
Johnson County Courthouse
855 m
Saint Patrick's Church
617 m
Thomas C. Carson House
425 m
Ned Ashton House
2.8 km
Emma J. Harvat and Mary E. Stach House
1.2 km
Old Post Office
731 m
Oakes-Wood House
582 m
St. Mary's Rectory
755 m
Jacob Wentz House
1 km
Schindhelm-Drews House
1.1 km
Summit Apartment Building
431 m
First Unitarian Church
701 m
Parish Apartments
2.1 km
Clark House
771 m
Brown Street Historic District
1.6 km
Iowa City Downtown Historic District
759 m
Rose Hill
1.4 kmReviews
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