Cordova, IL

united states

Cordova is a small Mississippi River town in western Illinois, about 15 miles northeast of the Quad Cities via Route 84. This scenic highway runs right through town along the riverfront, connecting to I-280 for longer trips or serving local traffic between river communities. The town of 666 sits in the valley between river bluffs, experiencing typical Midwest weather with the Mississippi providing some temperature moderation. Cordova is home to the historic Cordova Dragway, a quarter-mile racing facility that's been hosting drag racing events since the 1960s.