Roscoe
United States · IllinoisUS
United States historic place
The Chicago & North Western Railway Stone Arch Bridge, also known as the Kinnikinnick Creek Railway Bridge, is a historic Chicago and North Western Railway bridge that crosses South Kinnikinnick Creek east of Roscoe, Illinois. The bridge was built in 1882 to replace a wooden bridge; the line it was on opened in 1853 as part of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad and originally connected Belvidere, Illinois and Beloit, Wisconsin. C&NW Chief Engineer Van Mienen designed the double arch dolomitic limestone bridge, which is 53 feet (16 m) long, 60 feet (18 m) wide, and 58 feet (18 m) high. The railroad allowed the sand quarrying industry in Roscoe and South Beloit to ship its products to construction sites in Chicago; the bridge is one of the few surviving remnants of the railroad in Roscoe. The bridge is the only stone-faced rubble fill bridge with more than one arch in Winnebago County; the nearest bridge of the type is a five-arch bridge in Tiffany, Wisconsin.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 42.413, -89.009
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
Overview of Roscoe
Roscoe — a destination in Illinois, United States — is worth a place on your map. The local offer centres on nightlife. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Roscoe
Nightlife in Roscoe
(1)For nightlife, expect Nightlife. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Roscoe's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Roscoe
Museums, food and nightlife keep Roscoe viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Illinois plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Chicago on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Roscoe that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Roscoe known for?
- Travellers associate Roscoe with nightlife. It sits in Illinois, United States.
- What can you do in Roscoe?
- Roscoe is tagged with Nightlife, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Roscoe?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Roscoe viable all year.
- Where is Roscoe located?
- Roscoe belongs to Illinois, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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