Albany

Population (2010) 891 Introduction Albany has a long history of attracting rootless folks to settle down for a while, including Native Americans who established summer villages and river pilots who stuck around in winter. The town was home for many people whose occupations were tied to the river well

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Rapids City

Population (2010) 959 Introduction The Mississippi River makes a sharp turn to the west at Rapids City, a direction it follows for the next 40 miles. The town gets its name from the rapids that ran from here to Rock Island until the Army Corps of Engineers constructed the

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Moline

Population (2010) 43,483 Introduction Moline is a fun city to visit, with a lively city center, good food, and no shortage of things to keep you busy. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Visit Quad Cities (563.322.3911). NOTE: See the Quad Cities overview for regional information, including more

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Milan Illinois

Although the Quad Cities region today includes a city named Milan, there was an earlier town of the same name in a different location. The first Milan was platted in 1837 into 30 blocks and adjoined the village of Hampton, which was platted a year later. This Milan included the area once known as Well's Ferry; Block #1 was the

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