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	Keokuk, Iowa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Keokuk is a city located in Lee County, Iowa.
		It is located in the extreme southeast corner of Iowa at the confluence of the Des Moines River with the Mississippi.
		At the time Keokuk's population was more than ten percent African American due to the migration of former slaves during and after the Civil War.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Keokuk,_Iowa (545 words)

	KEOKUK - LoveToKnow Article on KEOKUK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Keokuk is at the foot of the Des Moines Rapids, round which the Federal Government has constructed a navigable canal (opened 1877) about 9 m.
		In spite of Black Hawks war policy in 1832 Keokuk was passive and neutral, and with a portion of his nation remained peaceful while Black Hawk and his warriors fought.
		Keokuk was laid out as a town in I837, was chartered as a city in 1848, and in 1907 was one of five cities of the state governed by a special charter.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /K/KE/KEOKUK.htm (311 words)

	Keokuk Iowa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Keokuk's main business center rests on the lower bluff which is at the south end of town.
		Keokuk is old enough to have an historic district which is located at the south end of the higher bluff.
		Keokuk is not a very fashionable place, but I suspect that doesn't distress its citizens much; which inclines me to like them all the more.
	users.stlcc.edu /jangert/keokuk/keokuk.html (1567 words)

	FCGS Quarterly; Bones of Keokuk Exhumed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		At the 4th of July celebration, 1883, Moses Keokuk, son of the distinguished Sac chief, was in Keokuk at the special invitation of the city.
		It is universally believed, however, that Keokuk's influence had been a ruling power long before, and we are told delightfully thrilling tales of his bravery, presence of mind, devotion to his people, dauntless courage, even in the face of most desperate odds, and of his splendid mental resources.
		Keokuk did not disdain the arts of peace, but was a most finished orator, and his eloquence won many a victory which could have been earned, otherwise only by a recourse to arms and the sacrifice of many precious lives.
	www.ku.edu /heritage/chs/franklin/fcgs/v3n4/keokuk.htm (2032 words)

	Chief Keokuk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		KEOKUK (Watchful Fox) belonged to the Sac branch of the nation, and was born on Rock river, in 1810.
		LITTLE is known concerning the early life of Keokuk, except that from his first battle, while yet young, he had carried home the scalp of a Sioux, whom he had slain in hand-to-hand conflict, and betwen whose tribe and the tribe to which Keokuk belonged there ever existed the most deadly enemy.
		In 1828 Keokuk, in accordance with the terms of a treaty, crossed the Mississippi river with his tribe and established himself on the Iowa river.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/ia/county/keokuk/chiefkeokuk.htm (2247 words)

	AllRefer.com - Keokuk, chief of the Sac and Fox (North American Indigenous Peoples, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		After Black Hawk's defeat in 1832, Keokuk's people were given a large tract of land in SE Iowa.
		Keokuk visited Washington D.C., in 1833 and 1837.
		His grave and a statue of him are at Keokuk, Iowa.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/K/KeokukChf.html (223 words)

	Keokuk
		The second Keokuk (CMC-6), formerly Columbia Heights, was launched 1914 by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.; she was acquired by the Navy 28 July 1941 on a Maritime Commission bare boat charter; re-classified AN-5 on 15 August 1941; and commissioned 28 February 1942, Lt. Comdr.
		Upon her return to Guadalcanal 1 September, Keokuk readied herself for the assault on Peleliu—needed as a base for the subsequent and invasion in the Philippines.
		Keokuk departed Guam 16 February, bound for the Japanese-held volcano fortress, Iwo Jima.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/k3/keokuk-ii.htm (771 words)

	The Keokuk Tourism Web Site - Top Area Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Chief Keokuk’s gravesite is marked with a monument and statue created by female Iowa sculptor Nellie Walker, which was dedicated in 1913.
		The sick and wounded were transported to the hospitals in Keokuk by riverboats on the Mississippi River.
		Many soldiers, from the North and South, died at the hospitals in Keokuk during the Civil War, and were buried in what became Iowa’s only National Cemetery.
	keokuk-ia.com /tourism/TopAttractions.htm (1106 words)

	Keokuk, THE Chief (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Little is known concerning the early life of Keokuk, except that from his first battle, while yet young, he had carried home the scalp of a Sioux, whom he had slain in a hand-to-hand conflict, and between whose tribe and the tribe to which Keokuk belonged there ever existed the most deadly enmity.
		Keokuk himself became somewhat dissipated during the latter years of his life.
		"Keokuk leaves a son of some prominence, but there is little probabilty of his succeeding the same station, as he is not looked upon by the tribe as inheriting the disposition and principles of his father".
	www.usgennet.org /usa/ia/county/keokuk/keokuk.htm (1018 words)

	Keokuk National Cemetery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The 2.75-acre Keokuk National Cemetery was originally a part of Oakland Cemetery until the city donated the land to the U.S. government in the mid 19th-century.
		Keokuk National Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
		The Unknown Soldiers monument was erected in 1912 by the Women’s Corps of Keokuk in honor of 48 unknown soldiers buried at the cemetery.
	www.cem.va.gov /nchp/keokuk.htm (1083 words)

	Keokuk on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The city was named for Keokuk, a Sac tribal chief who ceded lands to settlers and who is buried beneath an impressive statue in Rand Park.
		Because of its location at the foot of the treacherous Des Moines River rapids, Keokuk was a transshipment stop for boats ascending the Mississippi.
		Mark Twain worked as a printer in Keokuk; mementos of his stay are preserved.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/K/KeokukI1A1.asp (436 words)

	Keokuk Geode Information Page - The Geode Gallery
		Keokuk, Iowa is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi and Des Moines Rivers in the extreme southeastern portion of the state of Iowa.
		These are also quite common in geodes from the Keokuk area, especially from the upper sub-unit of the lower section of the Warsaw Formation and are usually restricted to certain zones of the formation (Sinotte, 1969).
		The average size of the typical Keokuk geode is between 2-5 inches, but this varies greatly from one geode-bearing exposure to the next (in our experience in collecting, some exposures have contained geodes only 2-3 inches in diameter while others have contained geodes that were primarily 5-6 inches in diameter or larger, and nothing smaller!).
	www.geodegallery.com /keokuk.html (1599 words)

	Keokuk County Health Center celebrates affiliation with UI Health Care
		IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Residents of Keokuk County are invited to attend an open house on Thursday, Sept. 7 to celebrate the affiliation of Keokuk County Health Center and Keokuk County Medical Clinic with University of Iowa Health Care.
		In addition, the new Keokuk County Health Center pharmacy will be dedicated in honor of John Ballensky, who until his recent retirement served as the only pharmacist the hospital had since opening its doors in 1954.
		Keokuk County Health Center is the second community hospital to formally affiliate with UI Health Care.
	www.uiowa.edu /~ournews/2000/august/0825keokuk_openhouse.html (435 words)

	Keokuk, Iowa History - I Remeber When Stories
		However, I will always consider Keokuk my home because that is where I felt most comfortable those years that I lived there and for my youngest 2 girls who are now 5 and 4 who have known Keokuk to be their home until now.
		It was made so that the kids in Keokuk were able to go somewhere when their parents would be at bars or the store, or other places, or just so they could have a good time with all their friends.
		Keokuk is a wonderful place to grow up and I am thankful that I was lucky enough to experience it.
	www.keokuk.com /history.htm (14580 words)

	Keokuk Health Systems - Keokuk Area Hospital (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Keokuk Area Hospital provides necessary medical services to patients in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to their race, creed, age, national origin, handicap or economic status.
		Keokuk Area Hospital is committed to bringing only the best medical care to the people of the tri-state area.
		Keokuk Area Hospital and its medical staff is dedicated to providing quality, effective health care services and information to the residents, medical professionals, businesses and communities of the tri-state area.
	www.keokukhealthsystems.org /kah.cfm (644 words)

	Sigourney - Keokuk County Courthouse
		The Keokuk County Courthouse sits in the middle of Sigourney's downtown district.
		Inside, the tower shaft leading to the dome is surrounded by four murals, each illustrating pieces of Keokuk County history.
		One of the largest displays in the courthouse is that of Indian relics donated to the Keokuk County Supervisors by Jessie Hollingsworth Schipfer in 1954.
	www.sigourney.com /tourism/kccourthouse.html (182 words)

	Real Estate Keokuk : MLS RealEstate IA
		Keokuk, Iowa is home of 12,000 hardworking citizens who enjoy being friendly toward each other and toward the newcomers.
		Keokuk is located at the confluence of the Des Moines and Mississippi Rivers, and as the mayor of the city would tell you, the citizens of Keokuk are a very proud bunch, dedicated to traditional and successful Midwestern values with a "can do" spirit.
		Keokuk’s breathtaking scenic beauty, our river heritage, employment opportunities, recreational and social opportunities, and work ethic with an emphasis on family values combine to provide a home whose future is extremely bright.
	www.everythingre.com /listings/Iowa/Keokuk (166 words)

	Vet admits heist at Keokuk bank; reasons unclear
		Schweitzer apparently knew no one in Keokuk, a town of 11,000, before he allegedly walked into a bank, fired shots into the ceiling and demanded cash.
		Keokuk police aren't sure why he ended up in their town.
		Schweitzer, 38, told Keokuk police he knew from Army training that firing shots into the ceiling could hurt people on the second floor, so he chose the bank he did because it had just one story.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/2004/06/13/loc_loc2vetbank.html (692 words)

	Lee County, Iowa - Keokuk
		Keokuk is a major industrial town with plenty of available labor and industrial sites.
		Keokuk has small town ambience in its downtown area which is aided by Main Street Keokuk, Inc..
		Keokuk is a community of roughly 13,000 overlooking the panoramic Mississippi River and home to Iowa's only National Cemetery.
	www.leecounty.org /About/towns/Keokuk.htm (330 words)

	KEOKUK - Online Information article about KEOKUK
		Graham hospitals, and is the seat of the Keokuk Medical See also:
		war policy in 1832 Keokuk was passive and neutral, and with a portion of his nation remained peaceful while Black Hawk and his warriors fought.
		Keokuk was laid out as a See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /JUN_KHA/KEOKUK.html (449 words)

	USN Ships--USS Keokuk (1863-1863)
		Keokuk arrived at Port Royal, South Carolina, later in that month to take up her duties with the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
		Her experimental armor, featuring alternating rows of wood and iron, was completely inadequate to protect her from this onslaught and she was "completely riddled".
		Though Keokuk was able to withdraw and anchor out of range, she sank on the morning of 8 April 1863, after about one month of commissioned service.
	www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-k/keokuk.htm (664 words)

	Keokuk 1999 Christmas Fire
		He was an assistant chief of the Keokuk Fire Department and a member of the Association of Firefighters #568.
		She was born on Nov. 17, 1992, in Keokuk, the daughter of Joseph Richard McFarland Jr.
		She lived in Keokuk for most of her life and was a first grader at Lincoln Elementary.
	www.geocities.com /keokukfirevictims/memory.html (732 words)

	Keokuk News
		Four new officers of the Keokuk Kiwanis Club were installed during the club's annual meeting Monday in Keokuk.
		Keokuk and the surrounding area will be the center of the geode hunting world on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
		KEOKUK, The storm looked like it was in Illinois heading steadily east, the lighting striking earth at the climax of a Blue Voodoo song, then striking again to the beat of the next song.
	www.topix.net /city/keokuk-ia (998 words)

	Find Keokuk, IA Fences Contractors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Keokuk, Iowa homeowners may choose to fence their yards for decoration, pets, swimming pools, or to provide privacy and division from their neighbors.
		Keokuk, Iowa fence contractors will be familiar with Keokuk, Iowa 's most current regulations regarding fence construction, including height and materials, however, the Keokuk, Iowa building department can also provide homeowners with this information.
		Some Keokuk, Iowa neighborhoods may have further fencing regulations, so it is important to check with your neighborhood association as well or you may be subject to fines, be required to remove your fence or both.
	www.servicemagic.com /project.Fences.Keokuk.Iowa.-11015.html (191 words)

	Geode Pairs from the Keokuk, Iowa Geode Region - The Geode Gallery
		To the more esteemed Keokuk geode collector, this location really limited the overall variety of mineral inclusions that could be found.
		Due to the rather localized popularity of Keokuk geodes, many collectors wish to find their own but some do not know what minerals are included in the geodes that they find.
		Calcite on chalcedony is a common mineral association in Keokuk geodes, but at least in my experience the calcite associated with chalcedony geodes is usually clear or pink with brown not quite as frequent but could be more frequent at other locations.
	www.geodegallery.com /keokuk/keokukpairs.html (1606 words)

	Keokuk Day Trip
		Keokuk is a wonderful river town complete with breathtaking scenery, historic architecture, and a rich history.
		Keokuk’s early economy was fur trading but eventually evolved to river trade.
		Keokuk served as a hub during the Civil War.
	www.quincynet.com /daytrips/keokuk (355 words)

	Find Churches in Keokuk Iowa - FlockFinder.com
		Find churches in Keokuk Iowa that are right for you.
		For some time now, churches in Iowa have felt pressure to get a "church website" thinking it would be an evangelistic tool and way to promote their church.
		Churches in Keokuk Iowa might be surprised at the number of people who are looking for a church in their area.
	www.flockfinder.com /churches_iowa/keokuk/churches_keokuk_iowa.html (627 words)

	Iowa State County Treasurers Association
		Keokuk County is a reputable hunting and fishing paradise.
		Keokuk County’s’ latest development is Belva Deer Lake, a 260-acre fishing lake rated AB in top water quality.
		This 1,669-acre park is being developed into a world-class recreational park for the family and sportsman.
	www.iowatreasurers.org /directory.cfm?ID=1&ParentPage=54 (372 words)

	Keokuk -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Sauk Indian orator and politician who became chief by ceding Indian lands to win white support and by rallying opposition to his own tribe's resistance leaders.
		Born of the Fox clan, Keokuk early exhibited physical prowess, keen intelligence, and a gift of persuasion.
		The American Indian chief of the Sauk tribe, Black Hawk was the leader of the last war against white settlers in the Northwest Territory.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9045129?tocId=9045129 (675 words)

	Find Keokuk, IA Bathrooms Contractors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Homeowners should be aware that not all Keokuk, Iowa contractors require a license.
		In many cases a contractor license is only required if the cost of the bathroom remodel or addition exceed a specific amount designated by the local building department.
		Keokuk, Iowa residents should check with the Keokuk, Iowa building department for the most current licensing regulations.
	www.servicemagic.com /project.Bathrooms.Keokuk.Iowa.-11005.html (240 words)

	Keokuk, Iowa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Keokuk's natural beauty is matched only by its architectural splendor as evidenced by the fine examples of Victorian and various styles found in the historic district and along grand avenue.
		Lock and Dam 19 and the Hydroelectric Plant, observation deck and the Union Depot.
		End your walking tour in Rand Park which overlooks one the Mississippi's most breathtaking points and the burial site of Chief Keokuk, for who the town is named.
	www.jeonet.com /iowa/keokuk.htm (100 words)

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