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There was no waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. | There was no waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. | ||
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'''Gretna Greens'''<br> | '''Gretna Greens'''<br> | ||
Couples from Iowa wishing to elope often went to Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa. It is located on the Mississippi River, making it easily accessible to those using the river as transportation. | Couples from Iowa wishing to elope often went to Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa. It is located on the Mississippi River, making it easily accessible to those using the river as transportation. | ||
*[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Additional Gretna Green locations]] | *[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Additional Gretna Green locations]] | ||
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''See also:'' | ''See also:'' | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Iowa|Iowa Guided Research]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Iowa|Iowa Guided Research]] | ||
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