Black Hawk State Historic Site, Historic park in Illinois
The Black Hawk State Historic Site is a 208-acre park that preserves the heritage of the Sauk and Meskwaki tribes.
This site commemorates the Black Hawk War of 1832, where the Sauk leader Black Hawk was defeated.
It includes a museum showcasing Native American history and culture from the area.
The site offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks for visitors.
Visitors can explore remains of an early 19th-century village within the site.
Location: Rock Island
Website: dnr.illinois.gov/INPC/Pages/Area4RockIslandBlackHawkForest.aspx
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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