Southeast Iowa Tourism
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Brazelton House - Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Brazelton House - Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Sitting on the corner of Saunders and Main St. in the town of Mt. Pleasant is this outstanding Italianate home built in 1858 by William Brazelton, a banker and developer in the community. The home has double brick wall construction, 10 1/2 ft. to 14 ft. ceilings throughout the home, large rooms and a warmth of history.
Keokuk National Cemetery - Keokuk, Iowa
Keokuk National Cemetery - Keokuk, Iowa
This is one of just twelve original national cemeteries designated by the U.S. Congress.
During the Civil War, the presence of the College of Physicians and Surgeons caused the federal government to locate a military hospital in Estes House (formerly at 500 Main Street), and four other sites in Keokuk.
Jefferson County Park - Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County Park - Fairfield, Iowa
There are approximately 7 miles of hiking and biking trails that take visitors through a diversity of landscapes, such as timber, pine tree plantings, meadows, and reintroduced prairies. A 75-foot swinging bridge connects a picnic area with a camping area. In the campground are both camping pads—complete with electricity—and cabins.
Iowa Wesleyan College - Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan College - Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Located in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa - Iowa Wesleyan College, founded in 1842, is the oldest, church-related, degree granting institution west of the Mississippi. Many of its early buildings exhibit various styles of architecture and are still in use as classrooms.
Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Iowa State Penitentiary - Fort Madison, Iowa
Iowa State Penitentiary 
- Fort Madison, Iowa
- Fort Madison, IowaThe Prison is a place to look at but you certainly don’t want to be a resident! The penitentiary was built in 1839 this is a maximum secutiry prison.
Iowa State Penitentiary is the oldest prison west of the Mississippi.
Secret Garden - Danville, Iowa
Secret Garden - Danville, Iowa
This is a perennial flower nursery that display flowers in theme gardens and fields. Classrooms, a tea room, gift shop are located in a peg and post barn.
Take a walk through the gardens and look at the variety of flowers during different growing seasons. The owners will answer questions for you and make suggestions on types of plants that you find interesting.
Santa Fe Swing Span Bridge (Toll Bridge) - Fort Madison, Iowa
Santa Fe Swing Span Bridge (Toll Bridge) - Fort Madison, Iowa. This swinging truss bridge crosses over the Mississippi River that connects Fort Madison, Iowa and unincorporated Niota, Illinois.
Rural Free Delivery Postal Museum - Morning Sun, Iowa
Rural Free Delivery Postal Museum - Morning Sun, Iowa
Morning Sun had the first rural postal route in the state’s postal system. The route was established in 1886.
Riverside Park - Burlington, Iowa
Riverside Park - Burlington, Iowa
The Mississippi riverfront was the focus of activity in early Burlington. The river traffic (which could dock at the cobblestone steamboat landing) brought a tremendous number of people into the community and provided strong social and commercial links to the eastern part of the United States. Today’s visitors to the riverfront can walk along the river from the south boat ramps to the welcoming gazebo at the north end of the park. Eventually, this park will be linked with the Hoover Nature Trail which terminates in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Christian Herschler Historic District Winery And Stagecoach Stop - Franklin, Iowa
Christian Herschler Historic District Winery And Stagecoach Stop - Franklin, Iowa
This area is located in a small town known as “The City of Stones," Franklin, Iowa. Here visitors will see a limestone home, barn, and several outbuildings. This is the only standing registered stagecoach stop in Lee County—part of the Fort Madison to Farmington line.
