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The Death of Colonel George Davenport
When most people think of the Fourth of July, they tend to think of freedom, fireworks, and food. Readers of early Davenport history probably think of the same things, but with one addition—murder. On July 4 of 1845, several men … Continue reading
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Tagged Colonel George Davenport, Crime, Fourth of July, Murder, Rock Island Arsenal, Skeleton
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