Green River Ordnance Plant
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Location in Illinois
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. [1]
It lies on the south side of U.S. Highway 30.
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- Illinois EPA article
- Lincoln Highway pictures
- Green River Ordnance Plant is at coordinates Coordinates:
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