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Hancock County
Hancock County, Illinois, is located in the western part of the state in the northwest region. It borders the Mississippi and Des Moines Rivers, providing a wide variety of recreational activities. Its population is currently just over 15,000 people and has seen steady growth throughout recent years. Although there are some rural areas, the county also contains several smaller cities including La Harpe, Dallas City, and Hamilton all offering local businesses to provide for its residents. Notable

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Bridges to Explore in Hancock County

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Fort Madison Bridge
The Fort Madison Bridge spans the Mississippi River and is a two-lane bridge connecting the mainland to Iowa. Built in 1928, the bridge is 645 feet long and has an impressive 124-foot steel arch span which stands over the Mississippi River. It was built as part of an effort to create a hard surface route through the state and was an incredibly important piece of infrastructure at the time, eventually earning it designation as a Historic Landmark by The National Register of Historic Places.
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Keokuk-Hamilton Bridge
The Keokuk-Hamilton Bridge is a bridge, joining the cities of Keokuk and Hamilton. The bridge was opened to traffic in 1890 and has remained an important transportation route for more than a century. Spanning two miles across the Mississippi River, it is supported by 42 trusses built on concrete piles driven into bedrock. It offers four lanes for vehicles and two sidewalks—allowing pedestrians and cyclists to traverse the bridge safely.

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