What name did Moline acquire after it was platted in 1843?
La Ville Lumière
The Windy City
The Second City
Mill Town
Answer
The moniker "Mill Town" was bestowed upon Moline after its official establishment in 1843 as a platted town. This name aptly reflected the presence of numerous flour and saw mills that formed the economic backbone of the burgeoning community. These mills, powered by the mighty Mississippi River, transformed wheat into flour and timber into lumber, driving the local economy and shaping its industrial identity.
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