Black Hawk State Historic Site, Native American heritage site in Rock Island, United States.
The Black Hawk State Historic Site encompasses a 100-acre nature preserve with oak-hickory forests and trails along a bluff overlooking the Rock River.
The location marks the former settlement of Saukenuk, where 4,800 Sauk people lived in 1826, making it one of the largest Native American settlements in North America.
The John Hauberg Museum displays authentic artifacts, seasonal dioramas, and exhibits illustrating the daily lives of Sauk and Mesquakie nations through different periods.
The site operates Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM during March to October, and 9 AM to 4 PM from November to February.
A limestone Watch Tower Lodge, built between 1934 and 1942, features two restored murals created during the Works Progress Administration period.
Location: Rock Island
Website: https://dnr.illinois.gov/INPC/Pages/Area4RockIslandBlackHawkForest.aspx
GPS coordinates: 41.46698,-90.57236
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:31
Illinois features historical landmarks, nature parks and architectural structures. The region presents pre-Columbian settlements, geological formations, state parks with waterfalls and canyons. Visitors find lighthouses, gardens, historic villas and specialized museums.
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