Rock Island City  Transcribed by © K. Torp, 2006 Was located opposite the western end of Vandruff's island, on the north shore of the Rock River, taking in the site of the old Sac Indian village. It was eighteen blocks long, running north from the river, and east and west nine blocks. It was platted and accepted by the County commissioners July 20, 1836, and recorded July 22, 1836. A beautiful paper city. Source: "Historic Rock Island County : history of the settlement of Rock Island County from the earliest known period to the present time : embracing references of importance, and including a biography of Rock Island County's well-known citizens." Rock Island, Ill.: Kramer & Co., 1908 ©2006 K. Torp Genealogy Trails