Quincy, Illinois

Quincy, known as the Gem City, is a city located in Adams County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,366. It is the county seat of Adams County{{GR|6}}.

Transportation

Quincy, Illinois is at a prime location when it comes to transportation. Quincy is home to several trucking companies which need well paved roads to make their ventures, and the city is well-linked to the regional transportation system.

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Interstate 72 passes just south of Quincy and its spur route Interstate 172 is just east of it, anchored by the Wal-Mart and Prairie Crossings Shopping Complex. Illinois Route 104(Broadway) is Quincy's busiest street, and Illinois Route 96 crosses straight through the city. Illinois Route 57 passes right by Quincy's Civic Center and straight through downtown. Illinois Route 96 also serves as the Great River Road, which follows the path of the Mississippi. US 24 crosses the Mississippi River straight into downtown Quincy.

Related Topics:
Interstate 72 - Interstate 172 - Wal-Mart - Illinois Route 104 - Illinois Route 96 - Illinois Route 57 - Great River Road - US 24

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On the Missouri side, US 61 carries the Avenue of the Saints, which is a four-lane highway connecting Saint Louis and the Twin Cities.

Related Topics:
Missouri - US 61 - Avenue of the Saints - Saint Louis - Twin Cities

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An airport is to Quincy's east, about 5 miles past the city limits, and Quincy is an Amtrak community with a rail station on the north side of town.

Related Topics:
Airport - City limits - Amtrak

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