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Rock Island

The Dred Scott Decision, handed down from the Supreme Court in response to a suit filed by the Black servant of a Rock Island resident, pushed the country toward Civil War by stating that slaves were property and therefore not entitled to the rights of U.S. citizens. Rock Island Arsenal accommodated one of the most important Northern military prisons of the Civil War.

American bald eagles winter in the Rock Island area. Prime viewing time is in January and February.

Things to Do

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Mississippi River Visitor Center

Quad City Botanical Center

Rock Island Arsenal

The Colonel Davenport House

Rock Island Arsenal Museum

GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENTS

Jumer's Casino & Hotel

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