Rock Island Arsenal
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. Its address is in Rock Island Township. It dates back to 1862.
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An ancient site inside Rock Island Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°. When to go ↓
Moline Township is the nearest base
Moline Township is 2 miles southeast, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1862
Rock Island Arsenal dates from 1862. About ↓
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 5 miles away
Quad City (MLI) has airline service, about 5 miles from Rock Island Arsenal.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Rock Island Arsenal
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.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Established
- 1862
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1988) · National Register of Historic Places (1969)
- Wikipedia readers
- 51K a year
Towns to stay in near Rock Island Arsenal
For a bed close by, look to Davenport (46) and Moline (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Rock Island Arsenal | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island Township | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 15,632 | $97K | — |
| Rock Island Arsenal | in town | — | — | 470 | — | — |
| Davenport | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 46 38 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 100,358 | $166K | D |
| Moline | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 25 21 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,362 | $146K | D |
| Bettendorf | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 40,710 | $307K | B+ |
| Moline Township | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 9 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 22,531 | $129K | — |
| South Moline Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 36,062 | $157K | — |
| Coal Valley Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,441 | $195K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Questions people have about Rock Island Arsenal
Is Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island Township?
Yes. It’s inside Rock Island Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Rock Island Arsenal?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Rock Island Arsenal?
Quad City (MLI), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 140 miles.
Where should I stay near Rock Island Arsenal?
Davenport (4 mi, 46 places to stay), Moline (4 mi, 25 places to stay) and Bettendorf (5 mi, 16 places to stay).
Rock Island Township has the answers
Ask a question, or answer one, in Rock Island Township’s Town Square.
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