Sesquicentennial Mural of Keokuk, Iowa
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 40° 23.736 W 091° 23.019
15T E 637174 N 4472920
Highlight of year long celebration and sight on the new millennium.
Waymark Code: WM3VEA
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 22

Text of accompanying plaque:

A Sesquicentennial Mural for the New Millennium
In 1997 Keokuk marked its Sesquicentennial with a year-long celebration. The celebration included a heritage mural design contest cosponsored by Main Street Keokuk, Inc. and the Keokuk Arts center. The winning entry was submitted by local artist, Rickelle Nelson. The 10 x 36-foot mural was painted by Keokuk artist, Glen Myers. The mural depicts a visual narrative of noteworthy persons in Keokuk's history as well as the importance of area industry and agriculture. The Mississippi River with Lock and Dam 19 serves as the central focal point. This Bronze marker is inscribed with the names of those who made substantial contributions toward the mural project.

City: Keokuk,

Location Name: 5th St. & Main St.

Artist: Design Rickelle Nelson, mural painted by Glen Myers.

Date: 1997.

Media: Paint

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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