Campbell's Island State Memorial is a granite monument that marks the site of a
day-long battle on July 19, 1814 during the
War of 1812
The War of 1812 (18 June 1812 – 17 February 1815) was fought by the United States of America and its indigenous allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in British North America, with limited participation by Spain in Florida. It bega ...
on
Campbell's Island, Illinois
Campbell's Island is an island and unincorporated community in the Mississippi River. The island is located in Hampton Township, Rock Island County, Illinois. It is adjacent to the city of East Moline and is connected to the city by a bridge. ...
. Dedicated in 1908, the monument is maintained by the
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
The Illinois Historic Preservation Division, formerly Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of Illinois, and is a division of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It is tasked with the duty of m ...
as a national historic site.
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Campbell's Island State Memorial
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Illinois State Historic Sites
Monuments and memorials in Illinois
Buildings and structures in Rock Island County, Illinois
Tourist attractions in Rock Island County, Illinois
1908 sculptures
Granite sculptures in Illinois