Colonel Davenport Historical House, Rock Island

About Colonel Davenport Historical House

Colonel Davenport Historical House is a mansion built in 1833 on Arsenal Island near Rock Island. Visitors take a guided tour of the historically-furnished house and grounds to see how the family lived during the 1800s and learn how the area developed. The tour covers the main residence where Colonel George Davenport, a fur trader, keel boat operator, lead mine operator, and postmaster, lived with his family after arriving in the region in 1816 to establish Fort Armstrong. The first floor is wheelchair accessible. Visitors explore period furnishings and artifacts that illustrate domestic life in early Illinois, including the kitchen, dining room, parlor, and bedrooms. The house suits history enthusiasts interested in early settlement and daily life in the region. Active duty military personnel and their families receive complimentary admission during a designated summer season. Admission prices are published online. The attraction operates on limited days with hours published on the venue's website.