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Rock Island, Illinois: Black Hawk: Big Metal Sign (In Transition)

Metal two-sided cutout of Black Hawk, a native American, towers above a nearly empty shopping center. The sign was blown down in a windstorm on April 4, 2023, and the town hasn't yet decided if Black Hawk should be put back up.

Directions:
US Hwy 67/11th St. at 39th Ave.
Status:
In Transition

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Chief Black Hawk: Big Metal Sign

The Chief Black Hawk metal sign that stood for over 60 years fell during a storm on April 4, 2023. It was removed from the location by the City of Rock Island and stored until a decision on what will become of it.

[Amy, 04/06/2023]
Blach Hawk Metal Statue

Yesterday a storm took this statue down (Black Hawk Down!). A member of the Kickapoo tribe erected a tent on site and will be staying to protect the statue from vandals. Due to ongoing controversy it is unknown weather it will be put back up or moved to a new location.

[Nassa, 04/05/2023]
Watchtower Plaza Black Hawk Statue

The Black Hawk statue is no longer standing. It was knocked down during a storm. Unsure if it will be erected again.

[Shawn, 04/05/2023]
Black Hawk

The Black Hawk sign blew down today, 4 April 2023. It might not be repaired.

[Richard Clark, 04/04/2023]
Black Hawk: Big Metal Sign

It's going to be moved. Not sure to where yet.

[Minda, 11/20/2022]

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