Hampton Township near East Moline in Rock Island County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Campbell’s Island State Memorial
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
1. Campbell’s Island State Memorial Marker
[South face] Erected by the State of Illinois in the year 1906 under the supervision of the Moline Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Erected 1906 by State of Illinois • Moline Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list.
Location. 41° 32.304′ N, 90° 26.192′ W. Memorial is near East Moline, Illinois, in Rock Island County. It is in Hampton Township. It is at the intersection of Island Avenue and State Street, on the right when traveling south on Island Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 124 Island Avenue, East Moline
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Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Illinois and in the Quad Cities. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Peace Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Hero Street, U.S.A. (approx. 1.8 miles away); Diedrich Busch House (approx. 5½ miles away in Iowa); Camp McClellan (approx. 5½ miles away in Iowa); USA T131, 280mm, Heavy Motorized Gun (approx. 5.6 miles away); USA M102, 105mm, Howitzer (approx. 5.6 miles away); 15-Inch Rodman Gun (approx. 5.6 miles away); Oakdale Cemetery Historic District (approx. 6 miles away in Iowa).
Other markers no longer nearby. Historic Davenport / Interstate 80 Bridge (was approx. 4.7 miles away in Iowa but has been permanently removed);
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
2. Campbell’s Island State Memorial (East face)
Also see . . . Campbell's Island State Memorial. This monument commemorates an 1814 battle that was part of the larger war between British and American forces and their Native American allies during the War of 1812. This was one of the westernmost battles fought by American troops at that time. (Julia Evans, Clio: Your Guide to History, posted Nov. 29, 2019) (Submitted on August 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
3. Campbell’s Island State Memorial (South face)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
4. Campbell’s Island State Memorial (North face)
This bronze relief depicting the battle, known as the Battle of Rock Island Rapids, is attributed to sculptor Albert Louis Van der Berghen. It depicts two armed soldiers and a woman comforting a wounded soldier. In the background are several soldiers and a boat, with Native American warriors emerging from trees across the river.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
5. Campbell’s Island State Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
