Macomb, County seat in McDonough County, Illinois, United States
Macomb stands at an elevation of 193 meters in west central Illinois, featuring a grid layout with residential neighborhoods surrounding the central business district.
Founded in 1830 as the county seat of McDonough County, Macomb developed from a military tract settlement into a regional center for commerce and education.
Western Illinois University forms the educational core of Macomb, bringing students and faculty from different backgrounds to participate in academic and research programs.
The city maintains connections through U.S. Route 67, U.S. Route 136, and Illinois Route 9, with Amtrak service providing transportation links to Chicago.
Macomb represents the historical setting for the fictional Republic of Forgottonia, a 1970s protest movement addressing regional infrastructure and funding needs.
Location: McDonough County
Inception: 1830
Elevation above the sea: 193 m
Website: http://cityofmacomb.com
GPS coordinates: 40.47212,-90.68166
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
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Sherman Hall
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Babylon Bend Bridge
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Tartar's Ferry Bridge
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Robert Dilworth House
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Table Grove Community Church
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Harvey Lee Ross House
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Vermont Masonic Hall
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Clarence Kleinkopf Round Barn
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Macomb Courthouse Square Historic District
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Lucinda Hunter House
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Henry H. Page House
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William Franklin and Rebecca Durell House
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Edith Chipman House
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Daniel O'Connell House
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William Hoopes House
29.1 km
Joab Mershon House
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Welling-Everly Horse Barn
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Edward Hamer House
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Elsworth Snowden House
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La Harpe Historic District
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William S. Bailey House
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Patterson Hamer House
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Vermont Historic District
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Charles Emmor McCormick House
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Stapleford-Hoover-Whitney House
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