Overview
The Mississippi River runs along Davenport's downtown, where riverfront parks, a bandshell and a casino face the water.
History
Davenport chose not to build a flood wall, keeping open views of the river and accepting that its riverfront parks sometimes flood. Jazz great Bix Beiderbecke grew up here.
Today
Festivals, the Bix 7 road race and river cruises bring crowds to the riverfront.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.