Green River Ordnance Plant
- Green River Ordnance Plant
The Green River Ordnance Plant, also known as the Green River Arsenal, was a large munitions factory complex between Dixon and Amboy in Lee County, Illinois.
It was rapidly constructed in 1942 and just as quickly shut down in 1945. Stewart-Warner Corporation operated the complex to produce rocket-propelled bazooka ammunition for use during World War II. [http://www.epa.state.il.us/environmental-progress/v29/n1/green-river.html]
It lies on the south side of U.S. Highway 30.
ee also
*Rock Island Arsenal
*Joliet Army Ammunition Plant
*Sangamon Ordnance Plant
*Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
External links
* [http://www.epa.state.il.us/environmental-progress/v29/n1/green-river.html Illinois EPA article]
* [http://www.lhaillinois.rochelle.net/photos_folder/RT30Photos/rt30home.html Lincoln Highway pictures]
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