Camp Point Illinois

Camp Point and Camp Point Township in Adams County

Some tidbits about Camp Point IL

Since 1855, Camp Point has been a peaceful however progressive town. Our residents take pleasure in a sectarian identity while living near a larger city. Whether it’s craftsmanship or an ice cream social, we get the job done right. More interest means more success. Camp Factor holds a treasured tradition yet likewise displays sensible expectations. Our Area is certainly prepared for the future!

The railway market as well as farmers created the basis of the very early settlement. It was first called “Garrett’s Mill”, as most of the activity for miles around fixated the mill, put up in 1844 by Peter B. Garrett.

In 1855, Garrett, along with Benjamin Booth, Thomas Bailey as well as William Farlow, hired the community as “Indian Camp Factor”. Some of their descendants and those of other early settlers still stay in and also around Camp Factor, as the village became understood.

The new neighborhood positioned terrific importance on education and learning and religion. A small school was established virtually instantly. It was called Maplewood, because of the numerous maple trees grown on the premises. Today’s building is a big, modern institution that belongs to the Community Area No. 3 college system.

Churches set the ethical tone for the Town, and that proceeds. Some early denominations survived, some did not. Today, Camp Point declares four churches within its boundaries city restrictions.

Camp Factor marked its centennial with a week-long celebration in 1955, pleased with its growth and pledged to continued success. Its civic groups have maintained energetic memberships that cover several years. Families have actually called it home for many generations. A variety of businesses could map their origins to the early years. The beginning papas would not identify several of today’s organizations below: computer systems, electric, car fixing, television, air conditioning, also pizza!

Today, Camp Point is a peaceful village with over 1,200 people located in Eastern Adams Region in Illinois. Despite the fact that a variety of regional citizens locate employment in close-by cities, they still assert Camp Point as residence.
Our cops division keeps order. A volunteer fire department is extremely trained and mobilized. Good water is piped from deep wells near the Mississippi River. The sewer system is frequently being upgraded.

Summers are loaded with Little League and softball activities, the community’s 18 opening fairway, and the big Fourth of July party that swells the community to over 3 times it’s dimension. 3 parks are active with outings, play grounds and family get-togethers. Winters turn out the secondary school football and basketball followers.

Points of interest near Camp Point

Airports

• Schnelle Airport
• Cramm Landing Area
• Ellington Field
• Mast Field
• Hagemeister Landing Strip
• The Adwell Corporation Airport
• Saint Mary Hospital Emergency Heliport
• Clair Landing Strip

Churches

• First Congregational Church, which is on 106 East High Street, Mendon.
• Salem Lutheran Church, which is on 218 South State Road, Mendon.
• St Edward Catholic Church, which is on 214 South State Road, Mendon.
• Faith Journey Church, which is on 4115 North 12th Street, Quincy.
• Ursa Christian Church, which is on 102 Frederick Street, Ursa.
• Zion Church, which is on 107 Smith Street, Ursa.
• Lighthouse Baptist Church, which is on 1419 Kochs Lane, Quincy.
• St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, which is on 300 South 7th Street, La Grange.
• Grandview Church, which is on 1019 Cedar Street, Quincy.
• St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, which is on 1721 College Avenue, Quincy.
• First Baptist Church, which is on 407 North 6th Street, Canton.

Fire Stations

• Ursa Fire Protection District, which is on Ursa.
• Quincy Fire Department, which is on 906 Vermont Street, Quincy.
• Mendon Fire Department, which is on 136 West Collins Street, Mendon.
• Lima Fire Department, which is on Lima.
• La Grange Community Fire Association, which is on 704 Route C, La Grange.
• Engine House No 4, which is on Locust Street, Quincy.
• R-V Fire Protection District, Canton Station, which is on 213 Clark Street, Canton.
• Quincy Fire Prevention Bureau, which is on 906 Vermont Street, Quincy.
• Loraine Fire Protection District, which is on Loraine.
• Columbus Fire Department, which is on Paloma.
• Central Station, which is on 906 Vermont Street, Quincy.

Train station

• Quincy

Universities

• Quincy University, which is on 1800 College Avenue, Quincy.
• Culver-Stockton College, which is on 1 College Hill, Canton.
• JWCC Workforce Development Center, which is on 2710 North 42nd Street, Quincy.
• Centennial Hall, which is on 1860 Chestnut Street, Quincy.
• Quincy university, which is on North 22nd Street, Quincy.
• Quincy University Friary, which is on 724 North 20th Street, Quincy.
• All Faith Chapel, which is on 1 College Hill, Canton.
• Johnson-Turner IDEA Center, which is on Canton.

Stadiums

• QU Football & Lacrosse Stadium, which is on 1301 North 20th Street, Quincy.
• QU Baseball Stadium, which is on 1300 North 18th Street, Quincy.
• Himsl Field, which is on Activities and Recreation Center, Canton.
• Ellison A. Poulton Stadium, which is on Joe Charles Fieldhouse, Canton.

Secondary Schools

• Unity High School, which is on 453 West Collins Street, Mendon.
• Canton High School, which is on 200 South 4th Street, Canton.
• Cedar Falls School, which is on 19481 State Highway B, Canton.

Parks

• Veterans Memorial, which is on 330 North State Street, Mendon.
• Saukenauk Scout Reservation, which is on 2948 East 1000th Street, Mendon.
• The Batting Cage and Mini Golf – Quincy Park District, which is on 1608 Moorman Park, Quincy.
• Moorman Park, which is on Quincy.
• Lincoln Park, which is on 1231 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy.
• Riverview Park, which is on Chestnut St & N 2nd St, Quincy.
• Wakonda State Park, which is on 32836 State Park Road, La Grange.

Museums

• All Wars Museum, which is on 1707 North 12th Street, Quincy.
• Golden Age Toys / Remember When Toy Museum, which is on 19481 State Highway B, Canton.
• American Collectibles Museum, which is on 301 Oak Street Ste 4-3, Quincy.
• Quincy Museum, which is on 1601 Maine Street, Quincy.

City halls

• MENDON TOWN HALL, which is on 139 East South Street, Mendon.
• La Grange City Hall, which is on 118 Main Street, La Grange.
• KEENE TOWN HALL, which is on 108 East South Street, Loraine.

Govt offices

• Village of Ursa, which is on 107 South Warsaw Street, Ursa.
• Village of Mendon, which is on 330 North State Street, Mendon.
• United States Postal Service, which is on 3535 Locust Street, Quincy.
• Social Security Administration, which is on 2401 Lind Street, Quincy.
• Honorable Mark Drummond, which is on Quincy.
• Adams County Jury Commission, which is on 521 Vermont Street, Quincy.
• Adams County Felony Department, which is on 521 Vermont Street, Quincy.
• Adams County Traffic Department, which is on 521 Vermont Street, Quincy.

 

Nearby Towns and Suburbs

• Blacks is 4 miles to the north-east.
• Coatsburg is 4 miles to the west.
• Columbus is 5 miles to the south-west.
• Golden is 5 miles to the north-east.
• Clayton is 5 miles to the east.
• Paloma is 6 miles to the west.
• Chatton is 7 miles to the north.
• La Prairie is 8 miles to the north-east.
• Fowler is 10 miles to the west.
• Kellerville is 10 miles to the south-east.
• Timewell is 10 miles to the east.
• Liberty is 11 miles to the south.
• Loraine is 11 miles to the north-west.
• Mendon is 11 miles to the west.
• Woodville is 11 miles to the north-west.
• Fargo is 12 miles to the east.
• Bloomfield is 12 miles to the west.
• Chili is 12 miles to the north.