West Davenport in Scott County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Credit Island
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 16, 2023
1. Credit Island Marker
Here was located one of the earliest posts for trading with the Indians established west of the Mississippi River. The Battle of Credit Island was fought August 21, 1814 between the troops of the United States and Great Britain.
Erected 1928 by Hannah Caldwell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1814.
Location. 41° 30.084′ N, 90° 36.482′ W. Marker is in Davenport, Iowa, in Scott County. It is in West Davenport. Marker is on Credit Island Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in Credit Island Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2301 W River Dr, Davenport IA 52802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War of 1812 Memorial (here, next to this marker); Connor House (approx. 1.9 miles away in Illinois); Fort Armstrong Hotel (approx. 1.9 miles away in Illinois); Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke (approx. 1.9 miles away); Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion (approx. 1.9 miles away); Chippiannock Cemetery
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Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 16, 2023
2. Credit Island Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 16, 2023
3. Credit Island Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
