Chaplain Schmitt Island

Chaplain Schmitt Island
The Mississippi as it passes through Dubuque. Chaplain Schmitt Island is visible to the right of the image
Interactive map of Chaplain Schmitt Island
Geography
LocationMississippi River
Coordinates42°30′54″N 90°38′42″W / 42.515°N 90.645°W / 42.515; -90.645

Chaplain Schmitt Island, also known as City Island or Ham Island, is a river island of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. It is separated from mainland Iowa by Lake Peosta Channel. The Q Casino and Dubuque Yacht Basin are located on the island. A memorial in the shape of a spiral with a pond containing a replica of the battleship USS Oklahoma is found on the island.

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