North Quincy, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Quincy
Unincorporated community
12th Street entrance to the Illinois Veteran's Home in North Quincy.
North Quincy Location in Illinois Show map of Illinois North Quincy Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Adams
Elevation	600 ft (200 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)

North Quincy, Illinois is a community located right next to the city of Quincy. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's not an official city on its own. Instead, it's a neighborhood that is part of a larger area.

North Quincy stretches out into nearby areas called Riverside and Ellington townships. This happened because the city of Quincy grew bigger over time, a process called urban sprawl. North Quincy is like Quincy's biggest suburb, separated by a street, a train line, and some woods.

Fun Places to Visit

North Quincy has several interesting spots that are great for exploring.

Parks and Trails

• Bob Mays Park and the Bill Klingner Trail offer places to enjoy nature. You can walk, run, or bike here.
• The Illinois Veterans Home is a special place. It cares for people who served in the military.
  • Inside the Veterans Home, you can find the All Wars Museum. It has items from different wars, helping us remember history.

Clubs and Transportation

• The Spring Lake Country Club is a private club. It offers activities like golf.
• Quincy Station is where you can catch an Amtrak train. This is a way to travel to other cities.

Local Businesses

North Quincy is home to several businesses that are important to the area.

Companies in North Quincy

• Broadcast Electronics is a company that makes equipment for radio and TV stations.
• Hollister-Whitney makes parts for elevators.
• Midwest Patterns is a company that creates patterns for manufacturing.
• Titan Tire Corporation makes large tires, often for farm equipment.