Keokuk in Lee County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

To The Memory of Pioneers

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 26, 2021

1. To The Memory of Pioneers Marker

Inscription.
To the memory of the pioneers who entered Iowa by Keokuk the Gate City and either settling in our state or passing farther west travelled over the well-worn road known as the Mormon Trail.
With this tablet the Daughters of the American Revolution of Iowa officially open the marking of that important pioneer highway.

"They crossed the prairies as of old the Pilgrims crossed the sea, to make the West as they the East the homestead of the free".

Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution of Iowa.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list.

Location. 40° 24.713′ N, 91° 22.78′ 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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keokuk IA 52632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa.

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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); Keokuk's Speech In 1812 (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.

More about this marker. Located in the Rand Park at the Chief Keokuk statue.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 26, 2021

2. To The Memory of Pioneers Marker

Plaque is mounted on the north facing (left) side of the Chief Keokuk sculpture

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 232 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.

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