Keokuk, Iowa

Keokuk is a city in the southeastern part of Iowa and one of two county seats of Lee County. Located at the confluence of the Des Moines River and the Mississippi River, Keokuk occupies 9.2 square miles, and is has a population of about 11,500. Keokuk, along with the city of Fort Madison, is a principal city of the Fort Madison–Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Lee County, Iowa and Clark County, Missouri. Keokuk is home to the Keokuk National Cemetery, the Keokuk Veteran's Memorial, the Miller House Museum, and an annual American Civil War reenactment.

Keokuk was incorporated on December 13, 1847. Its location along the rivers provided Keokuk with access to a large trading area and was an ideal setting for settlers. In 1853, Keokuk was one of the centers for outfitting Mormon pioneers for their journey west; more than 2,000 Mormons passed through the city. During the last half of the twentieth century, Keokuk has become less tied to Mississippi River trade and more dependent on jobs in local factories.

Keokuk, Iowa has a lengthy history of manufacturing activity in industries known for their use of asbestos products, making asbestos exposure, and the risk of mesothelioma cancer, an ongoing concern for workers and loved ones. Asbestos lawyers may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Keokuk and then diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Keokuk where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Keokuk, IA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Keokuk, IA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Keokuk, IA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.