I went there with some work collegues in Feb., 2011. As a southerner, it was nice to see the Civil War through a different set of eyes. I've been to all kinds of Confederate Civil War sites in the South, but this was the first Union one I had been to. I really enjoyed it.
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Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island, IL
309-782-1121
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Ranked #3 of 8 attractions in Rock Island
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, America's largest government-owned arsenal is located on a 946-acre island in the Mississippi......
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, America's largest government-owned arsenal is located on a 946-acre island in the Mississippi River.
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Toured the arsenal with a bus group. Our tour guide was exceptional. Even if you are not particularly into weaponry, this is worth a visit to see:
1. National Cemetery
2. Confederate Cemetery
3. Amazing Limestone / Sandstone Buildings and Historic Homes of Former Military Commanders
This place was largely developed by General Rodman, but even today, is an active...
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A must visit if you're in the Quad Cities area. Can easily miss, but worth seeking out. Check out Col. Davenport House, an 1830s house on river edge that was one of the first preservation projects (1904) in Illinois.
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If you're into weapons and military stuff, this place is for you!
Outside while driving through the military base is a WWII Sherman tank, other tanks, anti-tank gun, howitzers, rocket launchers, mix of German and Soviet stuff, and the grand prize, T131 280mm heavy motorized gun that shoots nuclear artillery shells. Yup, you read that right, nuke shells!
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