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Keosauqua

Keosauqua, pronounced KEE-o-SAW-kwa, the county seat, is the largest Village with a population of 948. It is located on the north side of the natural “horseshoe” shaped bend in the Des Moines River.

Located in the heart of the County, Keosauqua offers a quaint downtown and surrounded by lush woodland hillsides. Nature enthusiasts will find their haven in nearby Lacey-Keosauqua State Park and Lake Sugema, Iowa’s premier fishing lake.

Keosauqua is home to several preserved historical sites such as the Pearson House Museum Complex, a confirmed safe house on the Underground Railroad and the Van Buren County Courthouse which is the oldest courthouse (in continuous use) West of the Mississippi and second oldest in the nation. Experience where small town hospitality, history , and nature interwine to captivate all who wander this way!

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Keosauqua Demographic Information

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201 Main St
Keosauqua, IA 52565
319.293.3536

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Abner Martin House 18260 Hawk Dr · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Austin Park 19178 Eagle Dr · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Bird Conservation Area - Lake Sugema & Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Keosauqua, IA 52565

Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing 18517 County Rd J40 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Des Moines River Bridge Keosauqua, IA 52565

Des Moines River Trail Keosauqua, IA 52565

GAR Park Monument & Cannons - Keosauqua Hwy 1 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Geocaching/Forgotten Villages Keosauqua, IA 52565

Historic Hills Scenic Byway Bale Trail Historic Hills Scenic Byway · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Hotel Manning 100 Van Buren St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Jeanette's Floral & Decor 205 Van Buren St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Kilbourne Bridge Keosauqua, IA 52565

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Keosauqua, IA 52565

Lake Sugema Recreation Area 19640 Jersey Ave · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Midway Stock Farm Barn 16677 Hwy 1 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Pearson House Museum Complex 718 Dodge St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Public Hunting Areas 816 Franklin St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Trails in Van Buren County Keosauqua, IA 52565

Twombly Museum 801 First St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Van Buren County Conservation 816 Franklin St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Van Buren County Courthouse 902 4th St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Wasko Hardware Inc. 810 First St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Wickfield Pavilion 17451 260th St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Zinc 715 First St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

A-Frame Lacey Trail 23634 Lacey Trail · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Acorns to Oaks Retreat 18807 Route J40 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Bent River Extended Stay, LLC 701 Broad St · Keosauqua, IA

Hotel Manning 100 Van Buren St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Lake Shore Hideout 24418 Lacey Trail · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Pine Ridge Retreat and Lodging 24120 Lacey Trail · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Red Fox Lodging Company 19640 Jersey Ave · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Riverside Cabins 903 Front St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Riverview Hideaways Airbnb Juniper Trail · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Sunrise Inn & Retreat 17248 Highway 1 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Great Day Café 202 Main St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Misty's Malt Shop 106 Main St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Riverbend Pizza & Steakhouse 603 1st St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Town & Country Tavern 203 Van Buren Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Vets Club Bar & Grill 202 Van Buren St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Fair View Barn 20493 Hwy 1 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Lacey - Keosauqua State Park Lodge 22026 Iris Trail · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Lacey Keosauqua State Park - Beach House Lodge 22895 Lacey Trail · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Riverview Country Club 217 Riverview Dr · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Roberts Memorial Center 20497 Hwy 1 N · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Keosauqua Lions Club Annual Soup Supper and Auction March 28 | 5:00 p.m.

4-H Shooting Sport Wild Game Feed March 8 | 5:00 p.m.

Christmas in the Villages November 29

Fly Van Buren June 7 | 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Historic Hills Scenic Byway Spring Shop About April 12 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

J40 Farm Crawl August 9 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Keosauqua Lions 4th of July Celebration July 4 | 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Pearson House Pioneer Adventures June 14 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Van Buren County Fair July 15

Van Buren County, Iowa Serve Outdoors Annual Fundraiser Banquet January 18 | 5:30 p.m.

Villages Folk School Classes January 18

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Villages Folk School Memorial Day Weekend BBQ May 23 | 5:00 p.m.

Wasko Hardware 20th Anniversary/Customer Appreciation Sale! May 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wasko Hardware's Christmas Open House November 29 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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