Carthage, Illinois

Carthage is a city located in Hancock County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,725. It is the county seat of Hancock County{{GR|6}}. Carthage is noted as the site of the 1844 lynching of Joseph Smith, Mormon prophet, and as the former home of Carthage College. Regionally-noted botanist, philanthropist, and traveler Dr. Alice L. Kibbe called Carthage home. Along with Dr. Kibbe's personal collections, Carthage's Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum houses a variety of exhibits celebrating local and regional history.

Geography

Carthage is located at 40°24'52" North, 91°8'0" West (40.414327, -91.133472){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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