Chief Keokuk

Photographed at 'Rand Park', in Keokuk, Iowa, this statue stands as a reminder to the residents, and all who visit, of the rich Sauk Indian... more

by Teresa Hayes

Title

Chief Keokuk

Artist

Teresa Hayes

Medium

Photograph - Digital Photography

Description

Photographed at 'Rand Park', in Keokuk, Iowa, this statue stands as a reminder to the residents, and all who visit, of the rich Sauk Indian civilization that once thrived along the Mississippi. Chief Kyo' Kaga (Chief Keokuk), was half french and Saulk Indian. He functioned as a politician in the 1800's to help maintain peace between the new settlers and the local population. Some factions of the tribes were not in agreement which led to the brief Black Hawk War of 1832.

Uploaded

January 31st, 2016