Quincy Township in Adams County
A little about Quincy
Quincy, IL, known as the “Gem City”, is a major town on the Mississippi River and seat of Adams County, IL, United States. As of the 2000, population of the city was 40,366 people. Quincy is a river town and was built on top of the hills above the Mississippi River. Quincy serves as the economic and social hub of West-Central Illinois and is the primary population center of Adams County.
During the Nineteenth century, the town was a stop on the Underground Railroad. It also protected hundreds of Mormons during their exile from Missouri. Today, Quincy is a successful mid-sized commercial town that is honored for its German culture as well as its creative expression.
Quincy’s founder, John Wood, came from western Moravia area of New York, in 1818. John Wood purchased 160 acres of land from an War of 1812 veteran for $60. The next year he became the first settler in what was initially called “Bluffs”, and by 1825 was known as Quincy. John Wood was chosen Lt. Governor of Illinois in 1856. He became Governor in 1860 upon the passing away of chosen Governor Bill Gretchen Bissell.
In 1825, Quincy became the Adams County seat, both known as honoring the newly-elected U.S. Chief executive, John Quincy Adams. The town square was initially known as John Square (to honor the name of John Quincy Adams) on Apr 30, 1825, but was eventually renamed Washington Park.
Quincy’s very first Nineteenth century citizens were mainly from New England, easterners who moved west in a continuing search for good land, freedom, opportunity or a fresh start in a new land. They introduced a lifestyle of modern principles, such as support for public education. In the 1840s, there was a large influx of German immigration. The new citizens brought with them skills and experience needed for the growing community.
As Quincy’s population increased during the mass migration from Germany, its culture was changed by the new immigration, who introduced traditions of their home country. The South Side in German Historic District has much of the city’s unique architecture. From Fourteenth to Twenty fourth roads, Maine Street is significant for the number of renewed homes way back to the Nineteenth century.
The Villa Katherine Castle is a small Moroccan-styled castle built on a bluff looking out over the Mississippi River. It is a rare find of as an example of Mediterranean architecture in the mid-west. It sits on a prime piece of real estate that has a fabulous view overlooking the Mississippi River and the two bridges connecting Quincy to Missouri. If it wasn’t for its historic and architectural value real estate developers would have snatched it up years ago and turned it into a high value property because of its location and views. For visitors or new residents, it is a must-see attraction in the city of Quincy.
Quincy, “The Gem City” has been twice recognized as an All-American City. It has a range of architecture, such as several churches. The town is a home to Quincy University, founded as a Catholic Franciscan college and seminary established in 1860, John Wood Community College, and Gem City College.
Points of Interest in and near Quincy
Airports
- Quincy Regional Airport
- Hospital Helipad
- Saint Mary Hospital Emergency Heliport
- Ellington Field
- Mast Field
Fire Stations
- Ursa Fire Protection District, which is on Ursa.
- Quincy Fire Department, which is on 906 Vermont Street, Quincy.
- Palmyra City Fire Department, which is on 407 South Main Street, Palmyra.
- Quincy Fire Prevention Bureau, which is on 906 Vermont Street, Quincy.
- Central Station, which is on 906 Vermont Street, Quincy.
- Engine House No 4, which is on Locust Street, Quincy.
- Fire Station #5, which is on South 12th Street, Quincy.
- Fire Station #3, which is on 334 South 36th Street, Quincy.
- Tri Township Fire District, which is on 227 South 54th Street, Quincy.
- La Grange Community Fire Association, which is on 704 Route C, La Grange.
Train station
Universities
- Quincy University, which is on 1800 College Avenue, Quincy.
- John Wood Community College, which is on 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy.
- Hannibal-LaGrange University, which is on 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal.
- Culver-Stockton College, which is on 1 College Hill, Canton.
- JWCC Workforce Development Center, which is on 2710 North 42nd Street, Quincy.
- Retired & Senior Volunteer, which is on 122 North 5th Street, Quincy.
- Centennial Hall, which is on 1860 Chestnut Street, Quincy.
- University of Missouri Extnsn, which is on 100 South Main Street # 201, Palmyra.
Stadiums
- QU Football & Lacrosse Stadium, which is on 1301 North 20th Street, Quincy.
- Flinn Memorial Stadium, which is on 4400 Maine 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
- Quincy Notre Dame High School, which is on 1400 South 11th Street, Quincy.
- Quincy Senior High School (QHS), which is on 3322 Maine Street, Quincy.
- Palmyra Senior High School, which is on 1703 South Main Street, Palmyra.
- Payson-Seymour High School, which is on 420 West Brainard Street, Payson.
- Palmyra School Administration, which is on 1703 South Main Street, Palmyra.
- QND Band Room, which is on 1400 South 11th Street, Quincy.
Parks
- South Park, which is on Harrison St & S 12th St, Quincy.
- Madison Park, which is on 24th Maine, Quincy.
- Riverview Park, which is on Chestnut St & N 2nd St, Quincy.
- 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.
Museums
- All Wars Museum, which is on 1707 North 12th Street, Quincy.
- Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design, which is on 332 Maine Street, Quincy.
- Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County, which is on 332 Maine 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 Art Center, which is on 1515 Jersey Street, Quincy.
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, which is on 128 North 5th Street, Quincy.
- Quincy Children’s Museum, which is on 115 North 4th Street, Quincy.
- Villa Kathrine, which is on 532 Gardner Expressway, Quincy.
- Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County Museum, which is on 425 South 12th Street, Quincy.
City halls
- La Grange City Hall, which is on 118 Main Street, La Grange.
- GILMER TOWN HALL, which is on 1350 East 1600th Street, Quincy.
- MENDON TOWN HALL, which is on 139 East South Street, Mendon.
Govt offices
- Adams County ASCS Office, which is on 338 South 36th Street #1, Quincy.
- Quincy City Comptroller, which is on 730 Maine Street Unit 1/2, Quincy.
- Quincy Zoning Department, which is on 706 Maine Street # 300, Quincy.
- Quincy City Inspection Department, which is on 706 Maine Street # 202, Quincy.
- Quincy City Mayor, which is on 730 Maine Street Unit 1/2, Quincy.
- Quincy City Engineering, which is on 730 Maine Street # 235, Quincy.
- Adams County Jury Commission, which is on 521 Vermont Street, Quincy.
- Adams County Juvenile Detention Center, which is on 200 North 52nd Street, Quincy.
- County Jail, which is on 1703 Outer Road, Palmyra.
- Adams County Emergency Management, which is on 222 North 52nd Street, Quincy.
- City of Quincy-Water Treatment Plant, which is on 110 North Front Street, Quincy.
Nearby Towns and Suburbs
- West Quincy is 1 mile to the west.
- North Quincy is 2 miles to the north.
- Columbus is 7 miles to the east.
- Payson is 7 miles to the southeast.
- Liberty is 9 miles to the east.
- Coatsburg is 9 miles to the east.
- Fall Creek is 10 miles to the south.
- Plainville is 10 miles to the south.
- Mendon is 11 miles to the north.
- Ursa is 11 miles to the north.
- Taylor Missouri is 7 miles to the west.
- La Grange Missouri is 15 miles to the north.
- Palmyra Missouri is 17 miles to the south.
- Hannibal Missouri is 23 miles to the south.
