Ott, is probably a reference to the townsite's location on the English River. The settlement of Riverside was established in 1872 and incorporated in 1882. Kirk, a fictional character from the science fiction series Star Trek, with the agreement of series creator Gene Roddenberry. Riverside proclaimed itself the future birthplace of Captain James T. It is part of the Highland Community School District. The population was 1,060 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. Riverside is a city in rural Washington County, Iowa, United States, along the English River on Iowa Highway 22.
