Black Hawk State Historic Site
The Black Hawk State Historic Site, in Rock Island, Illinois, is adjacent to the historic site of the village of Saukenuk, the home of a band of the Sauk people. Nearby, Rock Island Arsenal (3.8 mi) leads the list. Its mildest months, May, June, August, September and October, bring highs of 64–83°F.
A museum inside Rock Island
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°, with about 36" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Rock Island
Black Hawk State Historic Site is inside Rock Island, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Quad City (MLI) has airline service, about 4 miles from Black Hawk State Historic Site.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Black Hawk State Historic Site
The Black Hawk State Historic Site, in Rock Island, Illinois, is adjacent to the historic site of the village of Saukenuk, the home of a band of the Sauk people. It includes the John Hauberg Museum of Native American Life. The state park is located on a 150-foot (50 m) bluff overlooking the Rock River in western Illinois. It is most famous for being the birthplace of the Sauk warrior Black Hawk. The disputed cession of this area to the U.S. government was the catalyst for the Black Hawk War.
- Type
- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Where to sleep near Black Hawk State Historic Site
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Rock Island (8) and South Rock Island Township (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Black Hawk State Historic Site | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island | in town | — | 8 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 36,225 | $126K | D |
| South Rock Island Township | in town | — | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,056 | $139K | — |
| Davenport | 6 mi north | 10 min | 46 38 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 100,358 | $166K | D |
| Moline | 4 mi east | 5 min | 25 21 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,362 | $146K | D |
| Bettendorf | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 40,710 | $307K | B+ |
| South Moline Township | 5 mi east | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 36,062 | $157K | — |
| Coal Valley Township | 6 mi east | 10 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,441 | $195K | — |
| Moline Township | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 9 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 22,531 | $129K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Every place here is under 53 miles away.
14 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
52 mi Stadium & arenaKinnick Stadium
42 mi MuseumHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
24 mi MuseumFigge Art Museum77K visitors a year
35 mi MuseumPutnam Museum47 mi Zoo & aquariumNiabi Zoo
42 mi National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a year
53 mi Stadium & arenaCarver–Hawkeye ArenaPhoto credits
Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Kinnick Stadium: Count_de_Des_Moines (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Shadow2700, Public domain · Figge Art Museum: Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Putnam Museum: Ctjf83 of English Wikipedia (log), Public domain · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Billwhittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carver–Hawkeye Arena: Asolsma1988, CC0
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Black Hawk State Historic Site, answered
Is Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island?
Yes. It’s inside Rock Island, IL.
When is the best time to visit Black Hawk State Historic Site?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Black Hawk State Historic Site?
Quad City (MLI), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 142 miles.
Where should I stay near Black Hawk State Historic Site?
Davenport (6 mi, 46 places to stay), Moline (4 mi, 25 places to stay) and Bettendorf (9 mi, 16 places to stay).
From people who live in Rock Island
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