Ohio archæological and historical quarterly (1887)
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society · Columbus : Published for the Society by A.H. Smythe · leaf 22
edin this country by white menwith the view of perpetuatingthe memory of Indian chiefs orwarriors. The first in order oftime was erected at Keokuk,Iowa, in memory of Chief Keo-kuk, for whom that importantcity was named. It was com-pleted in 1886. Kee-o-kuk (Keo-kuk) (the Watchful Fox) was born at… … 10 Ohio Arch, and His. Society Publications. He was not a chief by birth, but became chief of his tribe byreason of his own talents and efforts. He was brave and skill-ful in war and possessed of the gift of oratory in an unusualdegree. He is said to have been vain and mercenary, but hehad the high…
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