Campbell’s Island Monument
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- Campbell’s Island Monument
| Campbell’s Island Monument - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Landmark |
| Period | 1906 |
| Architect | Richard E. Schmidt & High Gardens of Chicago |
| HSP Style | Cemetery and Landmark |
| Builder | Welsh & Mitchell of Chicago |
| Construction | Granite slabs and concrete |
| No. Stories | 35' on 17' foundation |
| Notable Features | 4 red granite plaques; 3 with text, 1 with bronze relief sculpture |
Historical Significance:
This was the site of the western-most battle of the War of 1812 fought July 19, 1814. 500 Sauk warriors, allied with the British and led by Black Hawk, attacked 3 boats filled with American forces of US 1st Regiment, Illinois Rangers and women and children, led by LT Campbell. 14 Americans, including 1 woman and 1 child, were killed and 24 were wounded. This Sauk victory enabled the Indians to control the Quad City area (now consisting of Moline, Rock Island, Davenport, and East Moline) for another 20 years.
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: Moline Chapter, NSDAR
- Marker Date: 1906
- Plaque 1 text: 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
- Plaque 2 text: In Memory of 10 US Regulars, 4 Illinois Rangers, One Woman and One Child Killed on July 19, 1814 in a Battle between US Soldiers under Lieut. John Campbell, and Sax and Fox Indians under their War Chief Black Hawk
- Plaque 3 text: This shaft bears witness to the heroism of Lieuts John Campbell, Steven Rector, Jonathan Riggs, and John Weaver, Surgeon John Steward, 33 U. S. Regulars and 65 Illinois Rangers who on this spot valiantly battled for their Country.
- Plaque 4 text: Bronze plaque attributes to a sculptor A. L. Van der Berghen.
Form Submitted By: Mary Little Deere - Fort Armstrong Chapter, NSDAR 11/6/2015
Designations:
- State Historical Commission
Funded By:
Maintenance provided by Mary Little Deere - Fort Armstrong Chapter, NSDAR, Illinois State DAR District I. Grants sought from NSDAR and Illinois DAR as well as private contributions.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
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