Fort Armstrong - Rock Island , IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
N 41° 30.992 W 090° 33.933
15T E 703141 N 4598961
Fort Armstrong was in service for 20 years.
Waymark Code: WM2G41
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 119
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Built in 1816 in the middle of the Mississippi River on Rock Island, it sits at the south end of the island and commands all traffic up and down the river.

Fort Armstrong was built after the war of 1812 and was used to protect the frontier. The Blackhawk War occured while it was in service but it was not directly involved in any armed conflicts. It was abandoned in 1836. The building at this site was rebuilt by the Fort Armstrong Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution in 1901.

The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1816

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": USA

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For protecting a travel or shipping route

Current condition: good condition

This site is administered by ----: Rock Island Arsenal

If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]

Official or advertised web-page: Not listed

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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