Justice Samuel Freeman Miller House, Keokuk
Facts and practical information
The Justice Samuel Freeman Miller House is a historic building in Keokuk, Iowa, United States. It is now operated as the Miller House Museum by the Lee County Historical Society. The significance of this house is its association with Samuel Freeman Miller who had it built. Originally from Kentucky, he was a physician and a lawyer with a national reputation. Miller was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln to serve on the United States Supreme Court in 1862. His was the first nomination to the court of a person who resided west of the Mississippi River. He served on the court for 28 years. Although he lived here for only two years, Miller always considered this his home. ()
318 N 5th StKeokuk
Justice Samuel Freeman Miller House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Church of All Saints, The Bridge, United States Post Office and Courthouse, Lock and Dam No. 19.