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Andalusia, Illinois

Andalusia is in Rock Island County.

About Andalusia, Illinois

History of Andalusia

• Before the arrival of European settlers the area along the Mississippi River now known as Andalusia was inhabited by the Sauk and Meskwaki peoples.
• Following the end of the Black Hawk War in 1832, American settlers became the dominant force in the area.
• Captain Benjamin W. Clark, who lived from 1791 to 1839 and came from Virginia, was the first person to build a log house in the western portion of Rock Island County, in 1833.

Landmarks and Places in Andalusia

• The Mississippi River, along which the village lies
• Illinois Route 92, which passes through the village

The Andalusia Economy

• Illinois Route 92 follows the east bank of the Mississippi River through Andalusia, and after the village it turns northward and becomes the Centennial Expressway, intersecting Interstate 280 and entering downtown Rock Island.
• At Andalusia, Illinois Route 92 serves the Ski Snowstar winter sports park.
• Andalusia lies within the Quad Cities area, and the nearby Snowstar winter sports park is described as about ten minutes from the Quad Cities.

Community Life in Andalusia

• Andalusia is in Rockridge Community Unit School District 300.

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