Elton E Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge Nature Preserve

Elton E Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge Nature Preserve is a nature reserve in Rock Island, Illinois. Elton E Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge Nature Preserve is situated nearby to the neighborhood Walbrier Estates, as well as near Sycamore Riverview.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge and Black’s Store.

Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge

Bridge

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The Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge is a 4-lane steel girder bridge that carries Interstate 80 across the Mississippi River between LeClaire, Iowa and Rapids City, Illinois.

Black’s Store

Building

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Black's Store, also known as the Brettun & Black Museum, is an historic building located in Hampton, Illinois, United States. The mercantile store was built in 1849 and was the largest store in Northwest Illinois when it opened.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hampton and Rapids City.

Hampton

Village

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Hampton is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,779 at the time of the 2020 census. down from 1,863 at the 2010 census.

Rapids City

Village

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Rapids City is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 964 at the time of the 2020 census; up from 959 at the 2010 census.