National Register of Historic Places
GEO. M. VERITY
GEO. M. VERITY is a historic place in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89002459.
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GEO. M. VERITY
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About this place
What is GEO. M. VERITY?
George M. Verity is a historic towboat now displayed as a museum ship in Keokuk, Iowa. Built in 1927 as SS Thorpe, she is nationally significant for being one of only three surviving steam-powered towboats in existence in the United States. She was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989.
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Listing details
- Name
- GEO. M. VERITY
- City
- Keokuk
- County
- Lee County
- State
- Iowa
- Listed on the National Register
- December 20, 1989
- NRIS reference number
- 89002459
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.39324, -91.37265
When was GEO. M. VERITY listed on the National Register?
GEO. M. VERITY was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1989.
Where is GEO. M. VERITY located?
GEO. M. VERITY is located in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa at approximately 40.39324, -91.37265. See the map above.
Is GEO. M. VERITY a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. GEO. M. VERITY is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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