Keokuk in Lee County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Estes House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012
1. The Estes House Marker
for Soldiers of the Civil War
Apr. 17, 1862 – Oct. 1, 1865
Occupied this site
Erected 1929 by The Iowa Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War '61 - '65.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1907.
Location. 40° 23.746′ N, 91° 23.015′ W. Marker is in Keokuk, Iowa, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keokuk IA 52632, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Younker Brothers (here, next to this marker); J.C. Hubinger (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Huiskamp Calhoun Wilkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotta Gordon Pyles (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Annie Wittenmyer (about 400 feet away); Judge William Logan (about 400 feet away); Samuel Clemens (about 400 feet away); William "Bill" Logan (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keokuk.
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012
2. The Estes House Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012
3. The Estes House Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2012
4. Historic Time Capsule at base of marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
