We left Sunday morning from Panora, IA and were really glad we (Alice) discovered Clover Ridge Resort. It was a great place to catch up on relaxing and not be thinking of to-do lists. We have put it on the list of places to stop on the way to Cheyenne in the future.
On the way out to Cheyenne, we were in LeClaire, IA and made a decision to stop at Rock Island on the way back. Our plans to visit the Lock and Dam visitor center were a little disappointing as the center was not open as the website indicated.
We did drive around the island and found the home of Colonel George Davenport who was a very important person in the development of the area. He became wealthy as a trapper and later a trader of animal furs. He arrived in 1816 and became the first white settler in the area. A lot of the materials to build the house were purchased from near and far.
Below is a tea block that measures approximately 8x12 and is at least an inch thick.
More info on the tea brick
Rock Island is a military installation and is the Headquarters of the 1st Army. Also located there is the Rock Island National Cemetery, one of 131 National Cemeteries. National Cemeteries list
There is also a Confederate Cemetery located on Rock Island.
On the to do list for next time at Rock Island Arsenal...
We spent last night in Peru Illinois and this morning we visited one of the canal locks at the Starved Rock State Park near Utica, IL. Grammie couldn't resist.
There is currently no activity at the locks as it is closed for repairs.
Here she is...Starved Rock
On the road through town, Tom saw this store and remembering that 2 of his daughters had cupcakes for a wedding cake, had to turn around to take the picture.
This evening we are in Fort Wayne Indiana and are planning to visit the Ohio Amish area in Millersburg.
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