Battle of Credit Island
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One of the westernmost battles of the War of 1812 was fought here between Sauk Indians with British support and a regiment under the command of major Zachary Taylor.
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1814 Battle of Credit Island
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1814 | Battle of Rock Island Rapids | battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1814 | Battle of Credit Island | United States, Zachary Taylor, battle, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Sauk people, Black Hawk | Wikidata |
| organisation | arms industry | 1980 | Lewis Machine & Tool Company | arms industry, privately held company | Wikidata |
| site | fort | 1816 | Fort Armstrong | fort | Wikidata |
| site | museum | 1905 | Rock Island Arsenal Museum | military museum | Wikidata |