Carbon Cliff, Illinois
Carbon Cliff is a village of 2,151 people in Rock Island County, Illinois, founded in 1906.
Why visit Carbon Cliff
Townapedia lists 9 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include TPC Deere Run.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Carbon Cliff
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carbon Cliff
Carbon Cliff is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,846 at the 2020 census, down from 2,134 at the 2010 census. It lies in the south part of Hampton Township.
From the Wikipedia article Carbon Cliff, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes12
Godfather's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1211 Avenue of the Cities, Silvis
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
La Michoacana Ice Cream
Ice cream · 1.5 mi
917 1st Avenue, Silvis
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
11th Hour Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Grill, Burger · 0.8 mi
1600 Crosstown Avenue, Silvis
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
1751 16th Avenue, Silvis
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-00:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Faith Walk World Outreach Center
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
Avenue of the Cities, Silvis
History
The Chicago and Rock Island railroad (later the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific) reached Carbon Cliff in 1854. By the mid-19th century, Carbon Cliff had become a coal mining center, and was named for the many coal mines that dotted the bluff west of town. The Carbon Cliff mines were the earliest worked on the west side of the Rock River. Stoehr & Schadt Coal Co and others mined extensively for many years, but by the beginning of the 20th century the limited supply of coal was nearly exhausted and mining there was discontinued.
On November 13, 1906, voters of Hampton Township petitioned the county court for permission to incorporate as a village. The citizens voted and with 55 to 28 in favor, Carbon Cliff was incorporated on December 8, 1906.
The Carbon Cliff bluffs were also known as an excellent source of clay. The Argillo Works was formed in 1865 to produce fire brick and farm-drain tile. Argillo's products were sold throughout the country and was one of the leading industries of Rock Island County. In the 1930s, fire destroyed the plant's offices and buildings and the firm went out of business.
From Economical Geology of Illinois, a geological survey by Illinois State Geologist A. H. Worthen, published 1882:
From the History section of Carbon Cliff, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare3
Map of Carbon Cliff
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Le Claire L&D 14 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rock Island County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Silvis 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- East Moline 2 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Colona 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Hampton 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Moline 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Coal Valley 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Bettendorf 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Le Claire 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Rock Island 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Davenport 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Carbon Cliff Village Hall, Ericaparrott, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS053-E-281033 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-278775 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-282167 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-278776 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Village Hall June 2020, Bgh7162, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church - Silvis, Illinois, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DSCF6309-145, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Savage Inc No. 1343 locomotive - March 2020, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Union Pacific Railroad No. 5070 locomotive - March 2020, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Loco No. 1363 in Silvis, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NREX 1403 Train Engine (49658047822), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DSCF6322-158 - 49658048527, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CP Rail 5499 (SD40M-2) (49657771196), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- New Orleans and Gulf Coast Railway No. 500 EMD GP7 locomotive - March 2020, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DSCF6324-160 (49657772736), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Union Pacific Railroad No. 5081 locomotive - March 2020, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NREX locomotive rusting in the train yard (49658048407), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- New Orleans and Gulf Coast Railway No. 505 EMD GP7 locomotive - March 2020, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NRE Holcim No. 129 EMD SW8 locomotive - March 2020, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Southen Pacific 2669 Train Engine, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CP Rail 5499 (SD40M-2) (49658047032), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DSCF6327-163 (49658048322), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DSCF6263-102 - 49658048122, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20240629 12 UP 6936 @ Silvis Shops open house, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
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