Keithsburg, IllinoisPopulation: City - 714 Township - 821
*According to 2000 Census Data Keithsburg Town SloganThe city of Keithsburg, Illinois was founded in 1837 by Robert Keith, who came here from Scotland in 1834.Oquawka(Oquawkiek) which is south of Keithsburg, approximately 12 miles, was named by the Sac and Fox Indians. The name means Yellowbanks, named due to the yellow sandy soil on the riverbanks and designating their territory. New Boston is located to the north and west of Keithsburg and is known as Upper Yellowbanks. The Yellowbanks Heritage Association was formed in 1983 to preserve the history of the area and to promote tourism and the economic development of the territory.
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Keithsburg Fire Department Keithsburg City Hall
8am - Noon Tues, Thurs, & Fri Closed Wednesdays Phone: (309) 374-2311 Fax: (309) 374-2346 * City Meeting Night - 2nd Monday of each month 6:30PM http://www.keithsburg.com Keithsburg City Officials
City Clerk - Terri Gibson Attorney - Robert Rillie Treasurer - Nancy Nylin Water & Sewer - Steve Nylin Is this Your Community? We are looking for Community Representatives! We want to make sure ALL Mercer County Communities are included in our web site, if you would like to help develop your community presence, please contact: Ralyn Schraceo (309) 587-3223 or (217) 492-1163
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