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George M. Verity Riverboat Museum - Keokuk, Iowa The paddle boat was built in Dubuque, Iowa by the U.S. Government in 1927. The George M. Verity was donated to the City of Keokuk in 1961 after being retired from service. It was built to revive river transportation and move barges from St Louis to St. Paul. It remained in service there until 1940, when it was sold to Armco Steel Corp. and put in service on the Ohio River.
Mosquito Park - Burlington Iowa
This Italiante style home was built by James Harlan on the edge of the Iowa Wesleyan College campus and was completed in 1872. Harlan was the first Republican Senator from the State of Iowa and he became a close friend of Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln's son Robert married Harlan's daughter Mary. Robert, Mary, and their three children spent much time visiting in Mt. Pleasant during the next thirty years.
Harlan House - Home of Senator Harlan
Old Fort Madison - Fort Madison, Iowa
The Louisiana Territory opened up and Fort Madison was built. Today it is remembered with an accurate reconstruction of the first military fort on the upper Mississippi.
Discover military life on the rugged frontier of the Louisiana Territory. Learn the exciting heritage of Iowa before it was a state and of its involvement in the War of 1812.
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Old Fort Madison
While passing through Southeast Iowa or traveling along the Avenue of the Saints- don't miss Southeast Iowa attractions like Mt. Pleasant's Old Threashers Reunion and the Salem Quaker Lewelling House -
Southeast Iowa Vacations a great opportunity to spend vacation time with your friends and family
Iowa Heartland with its Inns - Hotels - and Bed and Breakfasts - is a great vacation getaway tours or vacation travel.