Carthage
Around Carthage
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Countryside and towns · Illinois · 23k people
Carthage
Where the river bends and the corn grows tall
Mississippi River BlueHarvest GoldPrairie Green
Welcome to the heart of the Mississippi River Valley, where small towns and friendly faces are the norm. Whether you're here for the historic sites in Nauvoo or the county fair, you'll find a community that looks out for each other.
Clubs for Carthage
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The room
One room for everyone around Carthage. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Carthage. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Nauvoo Temple (historic) Rebuilt temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, symbol of early Mormon settlement.
- Carthage Jail Site of Joseph Smith's martyrdom in 1844.
- Joseph Smith Historic Site Includes the Smith family homestead and other early Mormon buildings.
- Nauvoo State Park Offers camping, fishing, and nature trails.
- Hancock County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Carthage.
- Schuyler County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Rushville.
- Outdoors Hike the bluffs above the Mississippi
- Outdoors Fish for catfish and bass in the river
- With kids Visit the Nauvoo historic sites
- With kids Attend the county fair
- Evenings Live music at small-town bars
- Evenings High school football games on Friday nights
- Locals love Farm stands and orchards
- Locals love Small-town diners and cafes
Through the year
- Nauvoo Grape Festival September Celebrates the area's grape harvest with wine tasting, food, and music.
- Nauvoo Pageant Summer Outdoor theatrical production about early Mormon history.
- Hancock County Fair July/August Traditional county fair with livestock, rides, and competitions.
- Schuyler County Fair July/August County fair in Rushville with exhibits, carnival, and local food.
The region has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Best: Spring and fall are the most pleasant times to be outdoors.
Talk like a local
- “Pop”
- Soda
- “Crick”
- Creek
- “Supper”
- Evening meal
- “Downstate”
- Anything outside Chicago
Getaways
- Macomb Home to Western Illinois University, with cultural events and dining.
- Quincy Historic river city with architecture and a lively downtown.
- Hannibal Mark Twain's boyhood home with museums and riverboat cruises.
- Springfield Lincoln's home and presidential library, plus state capitol.
Local flavour
Rooting for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB), Chicago Cubs (MLB), Chicago Bears (NFL), University of Illinois Fighting Illini (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A breaded, fried pork cutlet served on a bun
- Nauvoo cheese Locally produced cheese, a nod to the region's dairy heritage
- Mississippi River catfish Fried catfish, often served at riverfront eateries and community suppers
Where people go
- Historic Mormon sites in Nauvoo The Nauvoo Temple and restored homes draw visitors and pilgrims
- Mississippi River bluffs Scenic overlooks and wooded hills along the river
- Small-town squares and main streets Quaint downtowns with local shops and diners
- County fairs Annual gatherings celebrating agriculture and community
- Nauvoo Grape Festival A heritage festival honoring the area's winemaking history
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Nearby
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Hancock and Schuyler counties, IL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.