Rock Island County, Illinois

With the Mighty Mississippi River to the north and west and the Rock River flowing through the center, Rock Island County offers a varied landscape ranging from rich agricultural fields to rolling bluffs. With low housing costs, exceptional health care, quality schools and a wide range of recreational activities and tourist attractions, it's no wonder Rock Island County is home to nearly 150,000 residents and thousands of visitors each year.

Rock Island County is part of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area of approximately 360,000 residents, nestled along the Mississippi River on the Illinois/Iowa border between Chicago and Des Moines. The area is served by interstates I-80, I-88, I-74, I-280, several major state highways and the Quad City International Airport.

On February 9, 1831 the Illinois General Assembly established Rock Island County and defined its boundaries. In 1833 early pioneers approved formation of a county government with the first county election held on July 5th of that year. In 1856 petitions were submitted to the County Board requesting the formation of townships during the next election in November. In this election Col. George Davenport, John W. Spencer and George W. Harlan were the first County Commissioners elected along with Benjamin Axe being chosen first Sheriff and Levi Wells first County Coroner. This township form of government is still in existence after nearly 150 years.

Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Cities in Rock Island county include: Andalusia, Barstow, Carbon Cliff, Coal Valley, Cordova, East Moline, Hampton, Hillsdale, Milan, Moline, Oak Grove, Port Byron, Rapids City, Reynolds, Rock Island, Silvis and Taylor Ridge.

Andalusia
Andalusia Facebook Page
Rockridge Community School District

Barstow Facebook Page
Eagle Ridge School

Carbon Cliff Facebook Page
Eagle Ridge School

Coal Valley
Coal Valley Facebook Page
Moline School District

Cordova
Cordova Facebook Page
Riverdale Community Unit School District #100

East Moline
East Moline Facebook Page
East Moline School District #37
United Township High School - East Moline
East Moline Christian School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy

Hampton
Hampton Facebook Page
Hampton School District #29

Hillsdale Facebook Page
Riverdale Community Unit School District #100

Milan
Milan Facebook Page
Rock Island/Milan School District #41

Moline
Moline Facebook Page
Moline School District
Moline Temple Christian
Seton Catholic School Moline

Oak Grove Facebook Page
Oak Grove School District 68

Port Byron
Port Byron Facebook Page
Riverdale Community Unit School District #100

Rapids City
Rapids City Facebook Page
Riverdale Community Unit School District #100

Reynolds Facebook Page
Rockridge Community School District

Rock Island
Rock Island Facebook Page
Rock Island/Milan School District #41
Alleman Catholic High School
Jordan Catholic School Rock Island

Silvis
Silvis Facebook Page
Silvis School District #34

Taylor Ridge Facebook Page
Rockridge Community School District