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George M. Verity Riverboat Museum


category : Museums
This museum is on the George M. Verity, a retired paddlewheel steamboat built in 1927 and retired in 1960. View its original boiler, machinery, crew quarters and pilot house. Photos of 19th century riverboats and artifacts of the steamboat era are also displayed on this national historic landmark.


Admission: Fee
Hours: 9-5 Memorial Day-Labor Day
Address: Victory Park
Phone: 319-524-4765
Our Email: keokukia@interl.net
Our Website:www.geomverity.org

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