Everything Moline is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Moline.
19 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over here for a peek into the life of the man who tamed the prairie! This is the John Deere House, home to the blacksmith who changed farming forever. John Deere moved to Moline, Illinois, in 1848 to be closer to…
Step into hallowed ground at Rock Island National Cemetery, a place where thousands have found their final rest. Established in 1863, during the Civil War, the cemetery initially served as the burial ground for…
You're approaching Rock Island Arsenal, a place with a longer, and more complicated, history than you might expect. It's been a major US Army manufacturing center since the late 19th century. But before the arsenal,…
Imagine living in the second-largest federal residence in the U.S., right here on the Mississippi! This is Quarters One, home to the commanding officer of Rock Island Arsenal. Construction started in 1870, and it was…
Ever wonder what a bustling 19th-century Iowa river town looked like? You're about to drive through a living piece of that history! This is the Village of East Davenport, a historic district that started as its own…
Get ready to see the biggest roller dam in the world! Lock and Dam No. 15 stretches across the Mississippi River between Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa. Built in the 1930s, it was a crucial project for…
Pull up here and you're looking at the very foundation of Davenport itself! This grand old house belonged to Antoine LeClaire, one of the city's visionary founders. Built in 1855, this was LeClaire's private residence,…
Ever wondered what it was like to live above a grand theater? You're about to find out! This impressive complex, the Mississippi Lofts and Adler Theatre, has been a centerpiece of Davenport for nearly a century. This…
Ever wonder what building truly dominated Davenport's skyline for decades? You're looking at it: the Davenport Bank and Trust, a financial titan that shaped the Quad Cities for much of the 20th century. This wasn't just…
Once a bustling hub for passenger and freight trains, this station tells the story of Iowa's connection to the nation's rail network. This is Union Station, or what's left of it, right here in downtown Davenport. Back…
Believe it or not, that building right there helped launch the career of a future U.S. president! In 1922, Robert Karlowa's radio equipment was moved to Davenport and call letters WOC were granted. B.J. Palmer,…
Davenport rises slightly above the surrounding Iowa landscape, a subtle elevation change that belies its strategic importance. The Mississippi River, wide and powerful, carved this space and dictated its destiny. The…
Ever wondered about the roots of chiropractic care? You're about to pull up to the very home of its most influential pioneer, B.J. Palmer! This grand residence on Brady Street Hill isn't just a pretty house; it's where…
Ever heard a trumpet sing? It might have learned a few bars right here. This is the birthplace of Bix Beiderbecke, a jazz cornetist, pianist, and composer who left an outsized mark on American music. Bix was born in…
Pull over for a moment, because you're about to pass a place where hundreds of children found refuge after unimaginable loss. Originally known as the Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home, this sprawling complex in Davenport was…
Ever wonder where music legends like Louis Armstrong and The Beach Boys once played? You're driving right past it – the historic Col Ballroom! This isn't just any old building. It was originally built in 1924 as the…
Step aboard the Lone Star, a rare surviving 1868 steam-powered towboat, and imagine life on the Mississippi River. Built in 1868, the Lone Star is a wooden-hulled, stern-wheeled towboat. She spent her working life…
Get ready to saddle up, partner, because you're near the boyhood home of Buffalo Bill Cody! This is where the legend began, not on the dusty plains, but right here in Iowa. In 1847, Isaac and Mary Cody moved their…
Get this: the famous opera singer Jenny Lind never actually set foot here, but her generosity built this church! This is the Jenny Lind Chapel, built in Andover back in 1851. It all started when Swedish immigrants in…