From Wikipedia.
Campbell's island is adjacent to the city of East Moline, Illinois and is connected to it by a bridge. It is the site of the Campbell Island State Memorial, overseen by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
During the War of 1812, it was the site of one of the western-most battles and is called the Battle of Rock Island Rapids. A band of Sauk warriors, allied with Britain clashed here with an American force led by Lt. John Campbell of the 1st Regiment United States Infantry.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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Friday, July 14, 2017
Monday, October 20, 2014
Battle in Illinois: Rock Island Rapids
A fated American expedition was sent up the Mississippi River to destroy a village and crops at Saukenuk, in present day northwest Illinois.
The expedition was attacked by over 1000 warriors and forced to retreat.
--Brock-Perry
The expedition was attacked by over 1000 warriors and forced to retreat.
--Brock-Perry
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