Kish-Ke-Kosh Prairie

This is a native, unplowed prairie preserve growing on wind-blown sand and loess from the last glacial period in Iowa, that ended about 12,000 years ago.

Kish-Ke-Kosh Prairie is a native, unplowed prairie preserve growing on wind-blown sand and loess from the last glacial period in Iowa, that ended about 12,000 years ago. The area is named for Chief Kish-Ke-Kosh, who was associated with Chiefs Black Hawk and Keokuk, and who was the leader of a Fox Indian band who often lived in this area.

Features

  • Underdeveloped
  • Natural Area

Location

Kish-Ke-Kosh Prairie, located a ½ mile southeast of Reasnor, is a 16 acre preserve.

3201 Robin Ave.
Reasoner, IA 50232

Map · Kish-Ke-Kosh Prairie

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