About Rock Island
Rock Island is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois. It is one of the Quad Cities, which also include Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline and East Moline in Illinois. The city is named after the large rock island in the Mississippi River, which was used as a landmark for early riverboat pilots. Rock Island has a rich history in freight transportation, particularly in the railroad industry.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Rock Island was a major hub for the railroad industry. The city was home to the Rock Island Arsenal, a major military manufacturing and storage facility. The railroad tracks that ran through Rock Island connected the city to other major cities in the Midwest, making it an important transportation center for the movement of goods and materials. Today, the historic downtown area of Rock Island still reflects its railroad heritage, with old train depots and tracks still visible.
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