Welcome to The History of Keokuk Web Site! From the beginning, Keokuk has made use of great potential for growth using the water power of the Mississippi River. Keokuk was once a great hub of activity that included a medical college, professional baseball, and great industry. Once home to Civil War Generals and great businessmen, Keokuk still retains many historic homes once lived in by these legendary Americans.
Internet Solutions, Inc. has been working with the Lee County Historical Society and other concerned individuals to convert this valuable information into an electronic format that can be preserved for generations beyond. If you have additional information, pictures or stories that you would like to share, please contact us. We are willing to put this information online at no charge and will return all documentation and photos promptly. Follow the timeline below, and walk with us on a tour of the 150 years of Keokuk's glorious past.

1820's - 30's - 40's - 50's - 60's - 70's - 80's - Early 1900's - 20's - 40's - 60's - Now

Internet Solutions, Inc. would like to thank the Lee County Historical Society for their help with compiling this history of Keokuk, and their lending of historic Keokuk
photographs. If you have comments or suggestions, please contact us.

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