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. History 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, artillery shells, naval shells, bombs, rifle grenades, fuses and rockets for use during World War II. It lies on the south side of U.S. Highway 30. See also Rock Island Arsenal Joliet Army Ammunition Plant Sangamon Ordnance Plant Lake City Army Ammunition Plant External links Illinois EPA Article Ammunition Online Store Lincoln Highway Pictures Buildings and structures in Lee County, Illinois Ammunition manufacturers United States Army arsenals United States Army arsenals during World War II Military installations in Illinois