Keokuk, IA

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Situated between the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers, the area that became Keokuk had access to a large trading area and was an ideal location for settlers. In 1820, the US Army prohibited soldiers stationed along the Mississippi River from having wives who were Native American. Dr. Samuel C. Muir, a surgeon stationed at Fort Edwards (near present-day Warsaw, Illinois), instead resigned his commission rather than leave his Indian wife and crossed the river to resettle. He built a log cabin for them at the bottom of the bluff, and became the area’s first white settler.

Keokuk is Midwestern living at its best this is how life is supposed to be. From the houses on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River to the beautiful and historic homes along Grand Avenue, life in Keokuk is full of beauty and promise.

Whether you are looking to conduct business in Keokuk, relocating your residence or simply visiting, we hope this web site provides you insight to the wonders of Keokuk.

We have an excellent climate, with four gentle and distinct seasons, terrific recreational opportunities, and the beautiful Mississippi River at our eastern boundary, a reverent sense of history and culture, superior schools, and the friendliest people in the world. This is a great place to live, work and play!