Quincy, County seat on Mississippi River, Illinois, United States.
Located in Adams County, Quincy extends along the Mississippi River at an elevation of 173 meters above sea level.
The settlement changed its name from Bluffs to Quincy in honor of President John Quincy Adams during its establishment in 1825.
The Downtown Historic District contains numerous buildings from the 19th century that reflect the architectural styles of German immigrants.
The Quincy Park District maintains 26 parks across 1,000 acres, including Washington Park, which offers recreational activities for residents.
The city served as a location for one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858, addressing crucial political issues of that period.
Location: Adams County
Inception: 1819
Elevation above the sea: 173 m
Website: http://quincyil.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.93222,-91.38861
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:59
Bayview Bridge
2.8 km
Quincy Memorial Bridge
2.7 km
Wakonda State Park
14.2 km
Downtown Quincy Historic District
1.8 km
Villa Kathrine
2.2 km
South Side German Historic District
1.4 km
John Wood Mansion
873 m
Lock and Dam No. 21
4.7 km
Woodland Cemetery
2.3 km
Quincy Rail Bridge
3.8 km
Fall Creek Stone Arch Bridge
17.9 km
Adams County Courthouse
1.7 km
Robert W. Gardner House
1.5 km
Richard F. Newcomb House
119 m
Quincy National Cemetery
2.8 km
Morgan-Wells House
1.7 km
United States Post Office and Courthouse
1.2 km
A.C. Waltman House
15.4 km
Quincy East End Historic District
245 m
Quincy Northwest Historic District
2 km
Ursa Town Hall
15.9 km
State Savings Loan and Trust
1.7 km
William S. Warfield House
133 m
John McKoon House
15.9 km
S.J. Lesem Building
2 km
William Gray House
15.6 km
Dr. J.A. Hay House
15.9 km
First Presbyterian Church
15.7 kmReviews
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