Colonel Davenport House

The Colonel Davenport House was built in 1833 when George Davenport and his family arrived on Arsenal Island to establish Fort Armstrong. Built in the Federal style, it is one of the farthest west examples of this style of architecture in the country. Guided tours reveal interesting facts about Quad Cities’ history, famous people who’ve visited the home and the tragic death of Colonel Davenport.

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