CORDOVA TOWNSHIP

By Frank Zimmerman

LOCATION AND INDUSTRIES

It is a matter of wonderment to many of those privileged to live in one or other of the beautifully located townships of Rock Island county why people go abroad to secure exquisite scenic effects, when right here in their owii land are to be found such magnificent stretches of woodland and valley, with winding streams, in which are situated islands which for loveliness vie very favorably with those so extolled, that are to be found in the older world. Cordova township is one of the sections of Rock Island county thus favored by nature.

It is in the extreme northwestern part, and is recognized as being one of the most beautiful with regard to scenery, along the Mississippi river. While there are many valuable farms within its confines, much of the surface is rough and broken which adds to the magnificence of the view.

The leading farm product of the township is corn, which is grown in large acreage, while stock is raised to a considerable extent, the agriculturists favoring high-grade quality. The most important industry, outside the agricultural interests, is the manufacture of lime, several large kilns being in operation in the vicinity of the village of Cordova.

 

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