Never overlook the importance of spending a few hours at the library. The Rock Island County Historical Society Library’s vertical files contain an amazingly diverse collection of information that is well cross-referenced in their card catalog. You can also find newspapers, city directories, community histories, photographs and postcards in collections.
Some of our favorite places are:
Rock Island Public Library
401 19th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309)732.7341 (reference desk / historical room)