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$34,375
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Bonaparte, IA - History
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Welcome to the Bonaparte Home page. The Bonaparte Home page provides as much information as possible on Bonaparte. Knowing Bonaparte’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Bonaparte’s Home page, you will also find Bonaparte’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.
Bonaparte has a population of 461. 53.1% of Bonaparte’s inhabitants are Male, and 46.9 are female. 33.8% of Bonaparte is married and 71.4% own their own home. The Average Home price is $55,346, and the average rent is $564. Household median income in Bonaparte is $34,375, and the individual median income is $25,846. Bonaparte’s Ethnic is the following: White(96.7%), Multiple(2.6%), Hispanic(0.7%), Other(0.4%), Black(0.2%).
The area was established in 1837 by William Meek, and named Meek's Mill. The lots were resurveyed in 1841, and the name was changed to Bonaparte. Another townsite called Napoleon was established across the river, though it was never developed. William Meek was an admirer of the Emperor, and was responsible for both names.
The town was incorporated in 1899.The town was flooded during the Flood of 1851. Bonaparte is located along the historic Mormon Trail, and there are five sites in or near Bonaparte listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Aunty Green Hotel Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District Bonaparte Pottery Archeological District Meek's Flour Mill Des Moines River Locks No.
5 and No. 7Charles E. Pickett, who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district, was born near Bonaparte.
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