Hamilton, Illinois
Hamilton is a city of 2,714 people in Hancock County, Illinois, founded in 1852.
Why visit Hamilton
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Plaza 3 Cinema, Keokuk Rail Bridge, George M. Verity and Alois and Annie Weber House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Hamilton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hamilton
Hamilton is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,753 at the 2020 census, a decline from 2,951 in 2010. The city is located directly across the Mississippi River from Keokuk, Iowa. Hamilton is the largest city in Hancock County.
From the Wikipedia article Hamilton, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Keokuk Rail Bridge
Bridge · 0.6 mi
Double deck single track railway and highway bridge across the Mississippi River in the USA between Keokuk, Iowa and Hamilton, Illinois
Keokuk–Hamilton Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks39
George M. Verity
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
American historic towboat
Alois and Annie Weber House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Keokuk, Iowa
C. R. Joy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Cyrus Felt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
E. H. Harrison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Frank J. Weess House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Gen. Samuel R. Curtis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Gen. William Worth Belknap House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Keokuk, Iowa, on the National Register of Historic Places
Hotel Iowa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lee County, Iowa
Hugh W. and Sarah Sample House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
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Hunziker Winery Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Site of a former winery in Cedar Glen State Natural Area near Warsaw, Illinois
John N. and Mary L. (Rankin) Irwin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Southside Boat Club
Marina and boat launch · 1.4 mi
625 Mississippi Drive, Keokuk
Mo-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00+ "needs confirmation,...
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes18
Chintz's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Regional, Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, American, Breakfast · 1.7 mi
1310 Main Street, Keokuk
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:30
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 1.6 mi
1820 Keokuk Street, Hamilton
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
6 more on the map.
History
Hamilton was laid out in 1852 by several men in the area, including Samuel Gordon and Bryant Bartlett. Hamilton was officially incorporated as a town in 1854, and then re-incorporated as a city in 1859. Artois Hamilton, for whom the town was named, was also active in the early history of the town.
From the History section of Hamilton, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship22
Church of All Saints
Church · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
310 South 9th Street, Keokuk
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare3
Map of Hamilton
121 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Keokuk Lock Dam 19 (1 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
Hancock County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Keokuk Municipal Airport (EOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Carthage 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Fort Madison 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Camp Point 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Colchester 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Burlington 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Quincy 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Macomb 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Bushnell 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hannibal 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Beardstown 56 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Broadway Street in Hamilton, Illinois, Barry Gilfry from Cornpatch, Iowa, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hunziker photo, Mergus6, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Iowa (5244895628), Michael Allen from St. Louis, Missouri, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Weess Keokuk 226 Morgan, Smallbones, Public domain
- Keokuk National Cemetery, Smallbones, Public domain
- Lee County Courthouse in 1900, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Cyrus Felt House, Nyttend, Public domain
- SRCH-Front, RLWNW1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keokuk Rail Bridge, Unknown author, Public domain
- Verity Keokuk, Smallbones, Public domain
- Keokuk IA Bridges from River - panoramio, alkonman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mississippi River Lock and Dam number 19, Carol Arney, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Mississippi River Lock and Dam Number 19 near Keokuk Iowa, USGS, Public domain
- Mississippi River Lock and Dam Number 19 near Keokuk Iowa (cropped), USGS, Public domain
- Double Deck P6071071, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truss P6071068, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 136 P6071062, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roadway P6071060, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roadway P6071073, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toll Booth P6071074, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toll Booth P6071072, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toll Booth P6071059, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mississippi River, Illinois-Missouri-Iowa Border (7235187106), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mississippi River Near Keokuk, Iowa and Nauvoo, Illinois (7235185340), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gen. William Worth Belknap House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Panoramic picture taken by Tony Olsen at 118 High Street, Keokuk, Iowa, USA, TonyOlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sample Keokuk 205 2nd, Smallbones, Public domain
- Samuel Ryan Curtis monument, Keokuk, Nyttend, Public domain
- Keokuk Irwin Grand, Smallbones, Public domain
- E.H. Harrison House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Keokuk former First Unitarian, Nyttend, Public domain
- Keokuk Justice Miller, Smallbones, Public domain
- Keokuk Union Depot from east, Nyttend, Public domain
- Keokuk YWCA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Keokuk Grand Joy, Smallbones, Public domain
- Keokuk St Johns, Smallbones, Public domain
- Alois and Annie Weber House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Keokuk Grand Ave, Smallbones, Public domain
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