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There is only one Maquon in the world and it's right here in Knox
County. The former Potawatomi Indian Village is located on the Spoon
River, which the Native Americans called Amaquonsippi. Amaquon means
mussel shell, which they used for dipping food, just like we use
spoons today and sippi means river. The white settlers had trouble
with the subtle, beautiful Native American sounds, so dropped all of
the syllables except Maquon.
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Maquon on the Scenic Drive |
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The school was used for educating students from 1882, when it was built, to the early 1950's. On September 22, 2007, a 125th anniversary celebration, sponsored by the Maquon Historical Association, was held at the school. Former students and their families attended.
The Maquon Historical Association maintains the school and gives guided tours from noon to 4:30 p.m. each day of the Knox County Scenic Drive.
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Near the park are two scenic wooden footbridges, the planks and railing of which were erected in 1898. The footbridges are being repaired this year, so they can not be used, but can be viewed. |
| Between the footbridges and the Maquon Village Park is the United Methodist Church. One of the oldest church buildings in Knox County, this church was the first church built in Maquon in 1877 and it still stands today. The frame structure with its striking stained glass windows will hold regular services at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. |
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Linda Norville
P. O. Box 33
Maquon, IL 61458
(309) 875-3333
brickabrack@mchsi.com
Or:
Gale Bramlett
2976 Knox Road 500E
Rio, IL 61472
(309) 334-2341
reneebramlett@hotmail.com
If you are interested in more information about Maquon, please visit this website:
Village of Maquon
(http://www.maquon.org/)
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scenicdrive@gallatinriver.net |