Quincy, Illinois Area Information:
The Quincy Area includes Quincy and Adams County, Hancock and Pike Counties. Located on the western border of Illinois on the Mississippi River where Missouri and Iowa meet, Quincy is across the river from Hannibal, MO, the hometown of Mark Twain. Youll see the unexpected when you visit the Quincy Area. From our architecture, parks, historical sites, shops and restaurants, the Quincy Area has something to offer everyone. See great architecture in Quincy, historical Morman sites in Nauvoo and natures beauty in Pike County. For more information take a look at: www.SeeQuincy.com

Hancock County in Illinois is packed with spry little towns on the western border of the state. Sitting on the Mississippi River, the county is reminiscent of days gone by - rolling farmland, big-hearted people and scenic by-ways. Including approximately twenty towns, the land is rich in history and culture. From town festivals and parades to streets lined with memories of yesterday, Hancock County has probably the best collection of the last remaining home-towns in America.

The area flourishes with successful reconstruction projects; examples which include the rebuilding of the historical Mormon Temple in Nauvoo, the old Popel and Giller brewery turned restaurant in Warsaw and the various beautifully restored homes that dot the streets of Carthage. The area's farmland, timber and recreation properties also contribute to the transformation of Hancock County with an abundance of wetland restoration projects and wildlife preservation programs.

Hancock County is an area teeming with promise and progress, committed to moving ahead yet balancing the best of the past. Whether you decide to visit or settle down, the county and its many towns are bound to capture your affection.