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209 N. State St.
Jerseyville, IL 62052
618.639.5222
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Quality of Life
Jersey County has a great deal to offer its residents and visitiors to the area. Our proximity along the Mississippi River provides an abundance of recreational and historical activities for the entire family. Jersey County is home to Illinois' largest state park, Pere Marquette State Park.
Activites throughout Jersey County include:
- Acres of Orchards for family fun
- Biking & Hiking Trails
- Boating, Fishing, and Hunting
- Civil War Sites
- Eagle watching along the Mississippi River
- Golfing
- Historic Sites
- Scenic drives (Jersey County is home to America's newest National Scenic By-Way, The Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway)
- Quaint villages and towns throughout Jersey County
- Special and seasonal events
- The Hamilton School, the first free and integrated school in the United States
- Underground Railroad Sites
- Unique Gift Shops
- Water recreation at Raging Rivers Water Park
- Wineries
Jersey County provides housing to fit a variety of tastes and budgets and our friendly, knowledgeable realtors will be happy to help you find your dream home. For example, see Century 21, Homes of America Realty , RE/MAX, or Twitchell Real Estate.
Within Jersey County there are more than 35 places of worship, representing many demoninations.
The Jerseyville Public Library is a fantastic educational resource. Offering five computers and printing stations and thousands of books and periodicals, it is an excellent spot for finding written materials and surfing the Web.
Jersey County is an area where history and progress meet. The County offers the best of two worlds; friendly, welcoming local residents, charming downtown shopping areas, and unique personalized service distinguish the quaint river towns and citites throughout the county. We also have the convenience of mammoth stores and malls within an hour's drive of Jersey County.
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