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Adams County

QUINCY AREA

Located on the western border of Illinois on the Mississippi River where Missouri and Iowa meet, the Quincy area includes the counties of Adams, of which Quincy is the county seat, as well as Hancock and Pike. Both contain many charming small towns, with Nauvoo and Pittsfield being cornerstones of these two historic counties, respectively. Each is only a pleasant 45-minute drive away. (See pages 13-20). Quincy is teeming with treats for the curious traveler. Architectural marvels, culinary wonders, and na- ture’s evolving backdrop along the grandest river in America await your arrival. The thriving agricultural community delivers suprises like a rural museum dedicated to preserving 1930s farm life, to seven family-owned wineries and engaging farm stands and sunflower groves. A distinctive tapestry of past and present weaves the story of a city with notable cultural and historic milestones as well as contemporary visionaries creating new experiences to ignite your senses today. The first Underground Railroad stop east of Missouri was located in Quincy and is now a touring museum. Father Tolton, the first African-American Catholic priest in the United States, spent his formative years here. And, the charming city was home to America’s first Arts Council, established 1947. We’re excited to share our treasures and warm community spirit with you. Cheers to you and your “firsts” in our gem of a city!

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