Keokuk in Lee County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Keokuk's Speech In 1812
Which Made Him A War Chief
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 26, 2021
1. Keokuk's Speech In 1812 Marker
I have heard with sorrow that you have determined to leave our village and cross the Mississippi merely because you have been told that the Americans were coming in this direction. Would you leave our village, desert our homes and fly before an enemy approaches? Would you leave all, even the graves of our fathers, to the mercy of the enemy, without trying to defend them? Give me charge of your warriors and I will defend the village while you sleep.
This bronze statue of Keokuk was erected by popular subscription, through the efforts of the Keokuk Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Unveiled October 22, 1913
Erected 1913 by Keokuk Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list.
Location. 40° 24.711′ N, 91° 22.779′ W. Marker is in Keokuk, Iowa, in Lee County. It is on River Road north of Rand Park Terrace, on the left when traveling north. Located in the Rand Park.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Keokuk Memorial (here, next to this marker); To The Memory of Pioneers (here, next to this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S Maine Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Latter-day Saint Immigrants' Camp, 1853 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hugh Lincoln Cooper (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Hughes Family (approx. 0.9 miles away); Conrad Nagel (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keokuk.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 26, 2021
2. Keokuk's Speech In 1812 Marker
Marker is on right, south facing panel.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
