National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Illinois facts for kids

Location of Adams County in Illinois

Welcome to Adams County, Illinois! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and areas that have a lot of history. They are worth protecting because they tell us about the past.

In Adams County, there are 27 different places on this list. They include old buildings, parts of towns, and even a cemetery! Each one has a unique story.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?
Historic Places in Adams County
- Quincy's Historic Buildings and Districts
- Historic Places Around Adams County
Images for kids

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the United States' historic places. It's like a special club for buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its historical value.

Historic Places in Adams County

Adams County is full of interesting history. Let's explore some of the places that have been recognized as important.

Quincy's Historic Buildings and Districts

Many of the historic places in Adams County are found in the city of Quincy.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company Building

Address: 616 N. 24th St., Quincy
Listed: February 7, 1997

This building used to be where Coca-Cola was bottled! It's a cool example of industrial architecture from its time.

Downtown Quincy Historic District

Address: Roughly bounded by Hampshire, Jersey, 4th and 8th Sts., Quincy
Listed: April 7, 1983

This area includes many old buildings in the heart of Quincy. Walking through it is like stepping back in time. You can see different styles of buildings from long ago.

Robert W. Gardner House

Address: 613 Broadway St., Quincy
Listed: June 20, 1979

This beautiful house is a great example of old homes in Quincy. It shows how people lived and built houses many years ago.

S.J. Lesem Building

Address: 135-137 N. 3rd St., Quincy
Listed: November 22, 1999

This building is another important part of Quincy's downtown history. It tells a story about the businesses and people who shaped the city.

Morgan-Wells House

Address: 421 Jersey St., Quincy
Listed: November 16, 1977

The Morgan-Wells House is a historic home that stands out with its unique design. It's a reminder of Quincy's past residents.

Richard F. Newcomb House

Address: 1601 Maine St., Quincy
Listed: June 3, 1982

This house is known for its interesting architecture. It's a great example of homes built in Quincy during its early development.

One Thirty North Eighth Building

Address: 130 N. 8th St., Quincy
Listed: February 9, 1984

This building is a significant part of Quincy's commercial history. It shows the kind of buildings that were important for businesses in the past.

Quincy East End Historic District

Address: Roughly bounded by Hampshire, 24th, State, and 12th Sts., Quincy
Listed: November 14, 1985

This large district includes many historic homes and buildings. It gives us a picture of how Quincy grew and developed over time.

Quincy National Cemetery

Address: 36th and Maine Sts., Quincy
Listed: May 6, 2011

This cemetery is a special place where many soldiers, including those from the Civil War, are buried. It's a place of honor and remembrance.

Quincy Northwest Historic District

Address: Roughly bounded by Broadway, N. 2nd, Locust, and N. 12th Sts., Quincy
Listed: May 11, 2000

This district covers another important part of Quincy with many historic buildings. It shows the different neighborhoods that make up the city's history.

South Side German Historic District

Address: Roughly bounded by 6th, 12th, Washington, Jersey and York Sts., Quincy
Listed: May 22, 1992

This area was once home to many German immigrants. The buildings here reflect their culture and the way they built their community in Quincy.

State Savings Loan and Trust

Address: 428 Maine St., Quincy
Listed: March 23, 1979

This building was once a bank, and its architecture shows the importance of financial institutions in Quincy's past.

U.S. Post Office and Courthouse

Address: 200 N. 8th St., Quincy
Listed: December 2, 1977

This grand building served as both a post office and a courthouse. It's a great example of government buildings from its era.

Villa Kathrine

Address: 532 S. 3rd, Quincy
Listed: December 8, 1978

This unique building looks like something out of a fairy tale! It was built in a Moroccan style and is very different from other buildings in Quincy.

William S. Warfield House

Address: 1624 Maine St., Quincy
Listed: March 21, 1979

Another beautiful historic home in Quincy, the Warfield House adds to the city's rich architectural heritage.

Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio

Address: 126 N. 8th St., Quincy
Listed: August 12, 1982

This building was the office and studio of Ernest M. Wood, an important figure in Quincy's history.

John Wood Mansion

Address: 425 S. 12th St., Quincy
Listed: April 17, 1970

This mansion belonged to John Wood, who was the founder of Quincy and later a governor of Illinois. It's a very important historical home.

Woodland Cemetery

Address: 1020 S. 5th St., Quincy
Listed: March 1, 2002

This historic cemetery is not just a burial ground but also a beautiful park-like space with old trees and interesting monuments.

Historic Places Around Adams County

Adams County has historic sites beyond Quincy too!

Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Chapel and Cemetery

Address: Northwest of Golden
Listed: June 4, 1984

This old chapel and its cemetery are located near Golden. They represent the early religious communities in the area.

Exchange Bank (Golden, Illinois)

Address: Quincy St., Golden
Listed: February 12, 1987

The Exchange Bank in Golden is a historic building that shows what banks looked like in smaller towns long ago.

Fall Creek Stone Arch Bridge

Address: 1.2 miles northeast of Fall Creek-Payson Rd., across Fall Creek, Payson
Listed: November 7, 1996

This old stone bridge near Payson is a great example of early engineering. It's a beautiful structure that has stood for many years.

Lewis Round Barn

Address: 2007 E. 1250th St., Mendon
Listed: January 29, 2003

This unique barn near Mendon is round! Round barns were built for specific reasons, like being more resistant to wind. This one was even moved to a new location to save it!

Lock and Dam No. 20 Historic District

Address: Mississippi River southwest of Meyer
Listed: March 10, 2004

This lock and dam system on the Mississippi River is an important part of how people controlled the river for boats and trade. It's a big engineering marvel.

Lock and Dam No. 21 Historic District

Address: 0.5 miles west of Illinois Route 57, Quincy
Listed: March 10, 2004

Similar to Lock and Dam No. 20, this one near Quincy also played a huge role in river transportation and commerce on the Mississippi.

John Roy Site

Address: Southwest of the junction of 1700th Ave. and 2950th St., Clayton
Listed: May 22, 1978

This site near Clayton is important for its archaeological history. It tells us about the very first people who lived in this area long before towns were built.

F. D. Thomas House

Address: 321 N. Ohio St., Camp Point
Listed: July 28, 1983

The F. D. Thomas House in Camp Point is a historic home that shows the architectural styles popular in smaller towns of Adams County.

Ursa Town Hall

Address: 109 S. Warsaw St., Ursa
Listed: March 1, 2002

This building served as the town hall for Ursa, showing where local government and community activities took place in the past.

Images for kids

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company Building in Quincy.
A historic building in the Downtown Quincy Historic District.
The Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Chapel.
The Exchange Bank in Golden.
The Fall Creek Stone Arch Bridge.
The Robert W. Gardner House.
The S.J. Lesem Building.
The unique Lewis Round Barn.
Lock and Dam No. 20 on the Mississippi River.
Lock and Dam No. 21 near Quincy.
The Morgan-Wells House.
The Richard F. Newcomb House.
The One Thirty North Eighth Building.
A view from the Quincy East End Historic District.
Quincy National Cemetery.
A street view from the Quincy Northwest Historic District.
The John Roy Site near Clayton.
A building in the South Side German Historic District.
The State Savings Loan and Trust building.
The F. D. Thomas House in Camp Point.
The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Quincy.
The Ursa Town Hall.
The unique Villa Kathrine.
The William S. Warfield House.
The Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio.
The John Wood Mansion.
Woodland Cemetery.

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