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Gen. William Worth Belknap House

Keokuk, Iowa • Lee County

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About This Property

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The Gen. William Worth Belknap House in Keokuk, Iowa, is a substantial Italianate-style residence constructed in 1854. Its imposing presence features a low-pitched roof, wide eaves with decorative brackets, and tall, narrow windows, characteristic of the period. The house served as the home of William Worth Belknap, who later became the 17th United States Secretary of War.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
10/10/1975
Other Names
Belknap House

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Politics/Government; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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