Southeast Iowa Tourism
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INTERNATIONAL L-BIRD CONVENTION - Keokuk, Iowa
INTERNATIONAL L-BIRD CONVENTION - Keokuk, Iowa. 15th Annual World Wide L-Bird Convention July 19 - 21, 2007. All IBDA, ILPA, Military Trainers Warbirds and enthusiasts, WELCOME!
Harlan House - Home of Senator Harlan - Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
This Mount Pleasant 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.
George M. Verity Riverboat Museum - Keokuk, Iowa
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.
Fort Madison Art Center - Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison Art Center - Fort Madison, Iowa The Art Center, which is open year-round, regularly displays works from local artists.
The Art Center does more than just show and sell artwork throughout the year - it also puts on numerous programs for kids, including
DuPont’s Iowa Powder Mills (Powdertown)- Keokuk, Iowa
DuPont’s Iowa Powder Mills (Powedertown)- Keokuk, Iowa. Powdertown, or, the Iowa Powder Mills were part of DuPont’s expansion during the late 1800’s. Black blasting powder was what they manufactured here, and was sold and shipped to various mining operations in the Midwest. The plant operated from 1898-1949.
Dover Museum - New London, Iowa
Description – This building was originally constructed as a glove and mitten factory in 1909; it then became a creamery in 1928. Now its displays highlight the dairy industry in an area entitled “From Bossy to Butter” and various aspects of local history.
Crapo Park - Burlington, Iowa
Crapo Park - Burlington, IowaThis 85 acre park was established in 1895 through the efforts of Philip Crapo, a local businessman and philanthropist. There was a great flurry of activity in 1896 to ready the park for the Iowa semi-centennial. The roads and plantings were designed at that time by the landscape engineering firm of Earnshaw and Punshon of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Crapo Park is well known for its plant material. Many different species of trees and shrubs have been planted over the years and the Parks Department continues to add to the variety. Today, there are over 200 species which provide color and beauty throughout the seasons. In addition, the Parks Department plants numerous perennial and annual flowers which add color from spring to fall.
Civil War Reenactment - Keokuk, Iowa
Civil War Reenactment - Keokuk, Iowa. Experience the 21th Annual Battle of Pea Ridge on April 25 - 27, 2008.
If you are interested in the Civil War, want to get "up close and personal" with history then you will truly enjoy your time at the Civil War Reenactment in Keokuk.
The Rukmapura Park and Park Chalets - Hotel - Vedic City, Iowa
The Rukmapura Park and Park Chalets - Hotel - Vedic City, Iowa sits in rural Iowa with the peace and beauty you truly will enjoy. This new facility welcomes you with a design that encourages you to take the time to get in touch with your inner self.
The hotel staff is top notch, the sitting room off the lobby is perfect to visit with others in a quiet, beautiful area with a view of the Iowa country side and the fabulous developement being added to the area.
Camp Harlan Civil War historical marker - Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Senator James Harlan of Mt. Pleasant was instrumental in working with the the War Department to authorized a military training camp at Mount Pleasant in October of 1861. The first recruits began arriving that September at Camp Harlan, which was designated as a cavalry training post for the Fourth Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. Twelve companies had been mustered by November 23, 1831 with 1086 men and officers.