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The largest government-owned weapons manufacturing arsenal in the United States Army. It comprises 946 acres on Arsenal Island (originally named Rock Island). It was the sight of Fort Armstrong in the early 1800s and a Confederate Prison during the American Civil War. Located on an island in the Mississippi River, it contains factories, country club, museum, Col. George Davenport House, National Cemetery and Confederate Cemetery. The public entrance is from Moline, however some parts of the island are restricted.
The Rock Island Arsenal comprises 946 acres (383 ha) located on Arsenal Island, originally known as Rock Island, on the Mississippi River between the cities of Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois. It is home to the United States Army First Army Headquarters, and the United States Army Center of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing.
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The museum tells the history of the Arsenal. It began in 1905 with the U.S. government's exhibit from the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and items from the warehouse for Civil War ordnance. The collection of arms includes one of only four copies known to exist of the Rappahannock rifle. It is the second oldest U.S. Army museum after West Point
Tropical Sun Garden, Rare Conifer Collection, Physically Challenged Garden,Ornamental Goldfish Pond & Aquatic plants (open year round); Wildflower Prairie Garden, Scrambled Alphabet Garden, Secret Garden, Perennial Gardens, Garden Train Railway Exhibit (seasonal)
Black Hawk State Historic Site is a wooded 208-acre tract along the Rock River. The area is most closely identified with the Sauk nation and the warrior-leader for whom it is named, Black Hawk.
The Casino features of gaming, containing 1,000 slot machines, 24 table games, live poker and a high limit slot room. A hotel, lounges and restaurants are also a part of the complex.