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Arsenal History Minutes | Construction of Fort Armstrong

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Arsenal History Minutes | May 1816 Construction on Fort Armstrong begins | WQPT

After the War of 1812 ended, the Unites States determined to cement its hold on the upper Mississippi River by creating a series of forts. Rock Island had been identified as a desirable place for a fort by Zebulon Pike in 1805 due to its position on the Rock Island Rapids and its proximity to the Sac and Meskwaki tribes.

05/18/2014 | Expired 01/01/2017 | Rating NR

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Embracing Our Military

Arsenal History Minutes | Construction of Fort Armstrong

Special | 1mVideo has Closed Captions

After the War of 1812 ended, the Unites States determined to cement its hold on the upper Mississippi River by creating a series of forts. Rock Island had been identified as a desirable place for a fort by Zebulon Pike in 1805 due to its position on the Rock Island Rapids and its proximity to the Sac and Meskwaki tribes.

05/18/2014 | Expired 01/01/2017 | Rating NR

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