QUINCY AREA
Adams County
Located on the western border of Illinois on the Mississippi River where Missouri and Iowa meet, Quincy serves as the county seat of Adams County. The neighboring counties of Hancock and Pike hold many charming small towns, with Nauvoo and Pittsfield as historic cornerstones. Both areas are only an easy 45-minute drive from Quincy (see pages 13-20). The Quincy area is teeming with delights for the curious traveler. Architectural marvels, culinary wonders, and nature’s evolving backdrop along the grandest river in America await. The thriving agricultural community delivers surprises from a rural museum dedicated to preserving 1930s farm life, to seven family-owned wineries and en- gaging 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 cre- ating new experiences to ignite 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 Ameri- ca’s first Arts Council, established in 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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