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Keokuk’s Storied Past and Industrial Rise
Keokuk’s history spans Civil War centers and river power. From damming the Des Moines to a diversified plants hub, the city hosts steel castings, furniture, tires, food products, docks, and a large Mississippi crossing. Memorials at St. John’s Church honor early leaders and soldiers.
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Associated Press
Keokuk
Mississippi
Iowa
Des Moines
Des Moines Rapids
Dubuque
St. Paul
Hoboken
Hawk Eye
United States
Montrose
Hugh L. Cooper
Niagarh
St. Louvigs
Central
Illinois
Le&id
Chicago
New York
Keokuk Dam
Y. W. CA
Keokuk Country Club
Keokuk Club
Masons, Elks, Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias
American Legion
Eagles and
Moose
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Keokuk Society
Henry Clewes
General Schofield
U. S. Army