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Carthage is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 2,490 as of the 2020 census. Carthage is best known for being the site of the 1844 death of Joseph Smith, who founded the Latter Day Saint movement.
Carthage Map. Carthage is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,725 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hancock County. Carthage is most famous for being the site of the murder of Joseph Smith in 1844.
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Carthage, city, seat (1833) of Hancock county, western Illinois, U.S. It lies near the Mississippi River, about 85 miles (135 km) southwest of Davenport, Iowa. Laid out in 1833 and named for the ancient North African city (see Carthage), the community was hostile to the Mormons who settled at nearby Nauvoo in 1839.
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Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,620. Its county seat is Carthage, and its largest city is Hamilton. The county is composed of rural towns with many farmers. Hancock County is part of the Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Carthage is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 2,490 as of the 2020 census. Carthage is best known for being the site of the 1844 death of Joseph Smith, who founded the Latter Day Saint movement. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. carthage-il.com. Wikipedia.
May 15, 2018 · 1. Carthage Jail. 47. Historic Sites • Religious Sites. By F1079EGjanb. The Modern Day Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. and his Brother Hyrum Smith were imprisoned here on false charges and then ki... 2. Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum. 9. History Museums. By BCros1. Returned this week to a great surprise!
Carthage, founded in 1837, is the county seat of Hancock County and is located in West Central Illinois. The population is 2,490 as of the 2020 census. The historic downtown business district is home to one of the most beautiful courthouses in the state.
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