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About Hamilton, IL

Hamilton is the Hancock County seat on the Mississippi River bluffs in western Illinois. US Highway 136 runs through town, connecting to Macomb and Quincy, while Route 96 follows the river north to Nauvoo. The town draws visitors from the Quad Cities and Missouri river towns, with Keokuk Municipal Airport 10 miles away in Iowa. The 1903 red brick courthouse features a distinctive clock tower that's been keeping time for over a century.

Where is Hamilton, IL on the map?

Hamilton, IL is in United States, at 40.390, -91.362 - about 32 km north of Lima, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Hamilton, IL?

The closest airport to Hamilton, IL is Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, 64 km (about 52 min by car). Other airports nearby: Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field.

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