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Lee County

50 listed places in 9 towns, one of them a National Historic Landmark.

Towns with a city page

Keokuk 20Fort Madison 17
Landmark · Keokuk
Geo. M. Verity
National Historic LandmarkListed 1989
Building · Fort Madison
Albright House
BuildingListed 1978
Historic district · Fort Madison
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District
Historic districtListed 1992
Building · Fort Madison
Beck, Chief Justice Joseph M., House
BuildingListed 1988

Every listing

Albright House▾1978
Address
716--718 Ave. F, Fort Madison
Listed
Jul 24, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Betsy Ross House
Reference
78001233
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Albright House
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District▾1992
Address
902 Ave. H, Fort Madison
Listed
Mar 5, 1992
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
92000100
Style
Mission Revival architecture
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District
Chief Justice Joseph M. Beck House▾1988
Address
630 Avenue E, Fort Madison
Listed
Jul 21, 1988
Listed for
Law, Philosophy
Significance
State
Reference
88001116
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Beck, Chief Justice Joseph M., House
Gen. William Worth Belknap House▾1975
Address
511 N. 3rd St., Keokuk
Listed
Oct 10, 1975
Listed for
Military, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Belknap House
Reference
75000694
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Belknap, Gen. William Worth, House
Bridgeport Bridge▾1998
Address
Old Quarry Rd., Denmark vicinity
Listed
May 15, 1998
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
98000533
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bridgeport Bridge
Hosea S. and Elizabeth Case House▾·
Address
1452 280th Ave., Denmark
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100008390
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Cattermole Memorial Library▾1984
Address
614 7th St., Fort Madison
Listed
Apr 5, 1984
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
84001267
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cattermole Memorial Library
Gen. Samuel R. Curtis House▾1998
Address
206 High St., Keokuk
Listed
Apr 23, 1998
Listed for
Engineering, Military, Politics and government, Transportation
Significance
State
Reference
98000384
Built
1849
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Curtis, Gen. Samuel R., House
Denmark Congregational Church▾1977
Address
Academy Ave. and 4th St., Denmark
Listed
Dec 2, 1977
Listed for
Religion, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Denmark Congregational United Church of Christ
Reference
77000534
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Donnellson Depot▾·
Address
400 Mill Street, Donnellson
Listed for
Transportation, Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
Donnellson Union Depot
Reference
100012351
Contributing
1 building, 1 site, 1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Faeth Farmstead and Orchard District▾2005
Address
2469 IA 2, Fort Madison
Listed
Sep 16, 2005
Listed for
Agriculture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
05001020
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Faeth Farmstead and Orchard District
Fort Madison Bridge▾1999
Address
IA 9 over Mississippi R., Fort Madison
Listed
Aug 27, 1999
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
99001035
Built
1927
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fort Madison Bridge
Fort Madison Downtown Commercial Historic District▾2007
Address
Centered on Ave. G, from near 6th St., to mid-900 Blk, inc. Ave. H from 7th to 9th, Fort Madison
Listed
Aug 31, 2007
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
07000852
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fort Madison Downtown Commercial Historic District
Fort Madison High School▾2015
Address
1812 Ave. F, Fort Madison
Listed
Jan 21, 2015
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fort Madison Junior High; Fort Madison Middle School
Reference
14001169
Style
Gothic Revival
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fort Madison High School
Geo. M. VerityNHL1989
E. H. Harrison House▾1984
Address
220 N. 4th St., Keokuk
Listed
Jan 12, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84001270
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Harrison, E. H., House
Herschler, Christian and Katharina, House, Barn and Outbuildings Historic District▾1996
Address
Jct. of 6th and Green Sts., Franklin
Listed
Feb 16, 1996
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
96000064
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Iowa▾1987
Address
401 Main St., Keokuk
Listed
Feb 5, 1987
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Pierce Building
Reference
87000022
Built
1913
Style
Chicago School
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Iowa
Iowa State Penitentiary Cellhouses Historic District▾1992
Address
Jct. of Avenue G and US 61, Fort Madison
Listed
Dec 18, 1992
Listed for
Law, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
92001663
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
John N. Irwin and Mary L. (Rankin) House▾1999
Address
633 Grand Ave., Keokuk
Listed
Oct 14, 1999
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
99001206
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Irwin, John N. and Mary L. (Rankin), House
C. R. Joy House▾1997
Address
816 Grand Ave., Keokuk
Listed
Jan 16, 1997
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Grand Anne Bed and Breakfast
Reference
96001587
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Joy, C. R., House
Keokuk Lock and Dam▾1978
Address
At Mississippi River, Keokuk
Listed
Oct 19, 1978
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
78001234
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Keokuk Lock and Dam
Keokuk National Cemetery▾1997
Address
1701 J St., Keokuk
Listed
Jun 4, 1997
Listed for
Architecture, Military
Significance
National
Reference
97000528
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Keokuk National Cemetery
Keokuk Union Depot▾2013
Address
200 Exchange St., Keokuk
Listed
Mar 27, 2013
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
CB&; Q Depot
Reference
13000109
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building, 2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Keokuk Union Depot
Keokuk Young Women's Christian Association Building▾2004
Address
425 Blondeau St., Keokuk
Listed
Oct 12, 2004
Listed for
Social history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Site number 56-01411 (Iowa State Inventory No.)
Reference
04001140
Built
1913
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Keokuk Young Women's Christian Association Building
Lee County Courthouse▾1976
Address
701 Ave. F, Fort Madison
Listed
Sep 30, 1976
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
State
Reference
76000777
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lee County Courthouse
Lock and Dam No. 19 Historic District▾2004
Address
525 N. Water St., Keokuk
Listed
Mar 10, 2004
Listed for
Transportation, Engineering, Maritime history, Conservation, Economics, Commerce, Military, Politics and government, Social history, Industry
Significance
National
Also known as
Keokuk Lock and Dam
Reference
04000179
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lock and Dam No. 19 Historic District
Daniel McConn Barn▾2000
Address
2095 IA 61, Fort Madison vicinity
Listed
May 26, 2000
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
00000531
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McConn, Daniel, Barn
McGreer, John, Barn and Crib▾2001
Address
2056 150th Ave., Donnellson vicinity
Listed
Aug 8, 2001
Listed for
Architecture, Agriculture
Significance
Local
Reference
01000859
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Justice Samuel Freeman Miller House▾1972
Address
318 N. 5th St., Keokuk
Listed
Oct 10, 1972
Listed for
Law, Politics and government
Significance
National
Also known as
Dr. Frank Brown Home
Reference
72000477
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Miller, Justice Samuel Freeman, House
Moyce–Steffens House▾1997
Address
1615 Avenue H, Fort Madison
Listed
May 2, 1997
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
French Creek House
Reference
97000394
Built
1844
Style
vernacular architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Moyce–Steffens House
Old Fort Madison and Battlefield (Boundary Increase)▾·
County
Lee
Category
Site
Reference
100002323

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Old Fort Madison and Battlefield (Boundary Increase)▾·
County
Lee
Category
Site
Reference
100002324

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Old Fort Madison Site▾1973
County
Lee
Listed
May 7, 1973
Category
Site
Reference
73000734

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Park-to-Park Residential Historic District▾2014
Address
400-1100 blks. of Ave. F & 400-1100 blks. of Ave. E, Fort Madison
Listed
Dec 22, 2014
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
14001069
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Park-to-Park Residential Historic District
Presbyterian Church▾·
Address
316 3rd St., West Point
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
100007678
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Primrose Mill▾1983
Address
Off IA 2, Primrose
Listed
Mar 17, 1983
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83000383
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church▾1986
Address
Chestnut St., Montrose
Listed
Apr 11, 1986
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Saint Barnabas Wedding Chapel
Reference
86000721
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church
Hugh W. and Sarah Sample House▾1995
Address
205 N. Second St., Keokuk
Listed
Nov 22, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Politics and government, Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
95001318
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sample, Hugh W. and Sarah, House
George E. Schlapp House▾1982
Address
639 Ave. C, Fort Madison
Listed
Feb 4, 1982
Listed for
Industry, Landscape architecture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82002627
Built
1870
Style
Italianate architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Schlapp, George E., House
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Sharon Cemetery Historic District▾1991
Address
Co. Rd. J40 about 3 mi. E of Van Buren Co. line, Farmington
Listed
Jan 11, 1991
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sharon Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Reference
90002133
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sharon Cemetery Historic District
Craig and Virginia Sheaffer House▾1993
Address
10 High Point, Fort Madison
Listed
Apr 22, 1993
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
John and Marion Keenan House
Reference
93000329
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sheaffer, Craig and Virginia, House
Walter A. Sheaffer House▾2006
Address
11 High Point, Fort Madison
Listed
Sep 19, 2006
Listed for
Invention, Industry, Commerce
Significance
National
Also known as
Abolt, Craig &; Margaret, House
Reference
06000858
Style
Jacobean architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sheaffer, Walter A., House
St Mary of the Assumption Church▾1980
Address
1031 Ave. E, Fort Madison
Listed
Feb 8, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
80001455
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St Mary of the Assumption Church
St. John's Episcopal Church and Parish Hall▾1989
Address
4th and Concert, Keokuk
Listed
Jul 11, 1989
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
89000806
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. John's Episcopal Church and Parish Hall
St. Peter Church▾1983
Address
301 S. 9th St., Keokuk
Listed
Jul 14, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83000384
Built
1885
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Peter Church
The Park Place-Grand Avenue Residential District▾2002
Address
4th at Park Place and Orleans St. and N up Grand Ave. to Rand Park, Keokuk
Listed
Sep 12, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02001020
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
The Park Place-Grand Avenue Residential District
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse▾1974
Address
25 N. 7th St., Keokuk
Listed
Jan 24, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
74000796
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Alois and Annie Weber House▾2002
Address
802 Orleans Ave., Keokuk
Listed
Apr 16, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000375
Built
1873
Style
Second Empire style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Weber, Alois and Annie, House
Frank J. Weess House▾1978
Address
224--226 Morgan St., Keokuk
Listed
May 22, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78001235
Built
1881
Style
Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Weess, Frank J., House

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  • Archaeological Guide to Iowa
    William E. Whittaker and Lynn M. Alex, 2015
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    Federal writers' project, 2013
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    Wende Elliott and William Rose, 2013
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