Knoxville of Illinois David Alan Badger Welcome to Historic Knoxville Founded in 1831 Incorporated January 15, 1831, the City of Knoxville is the oldest town in Knox County and among the ten oldest in the State of Illinois. 2006 marks the 175th Anniversary of this historic event: the Terquasquicentennial. We treasure our heritage Buildings from the 1840's, restored and listed on the National Register, provide the focal point of our Central Park. The first water pump house, built in 1897, is still in operation. Historic homes and commercial buildings are located throughout the town, many within the established historic preservation district. We have changed some since then Early years saw rapid growth and the town was slated to become a bustling center of commerce as the county seat. With the centering of railroad activity in neighboring Galesburg in the late1800's, and the removal of the county seat in 1873, Knoxville settled herself into becoming a residential community. A place to call home Knoxville has evolved as a premier spot to raise a family and a great place to call home. The strategic placement of Interstate 74 links Knoxville to metropolitan areas while maintaining the small-town character treasured by her residents. Updated water and sewer facilities are in place to accommodate both residential and commercial growth. A T.I.F. District was adopted to provide incentives for downtown renovation and new development. Schools, churches, and businesses are community partners contributing to the quality of life in town. We especially thank the businesses who have shown interest in the town, and the Terquasquacentennial celebration, through their advertising support in this publication. Join us in celebration Special events will be held throughout the year to mark this milestone. Check out our calendar of events. Volunteers are always welcome. Contact committee cochairmen Terry Pool or Michelle Moore if you want to share in the planning. Old Knox County Courthouse & Museum 175 Years Terquasquicentennial A Place to Call Home   A Place To Call Home The world is a wondrous place, Like a wild tide flowing, It sweeps me away; There are mountains Reaching to the stars; I want to touch them, But I stumble on the way. Chorus: There's a place where I can find a smile, And if I fall, life is still worthwhile; What is this place? No matter where I roam, It's a place that I call home. Home is a special place; It's where I was born and learned to grow; The homeplace and the neighborhood Tell countless stories That I have come to know. Chorus: I'm never far away; The front door's waiting Wher'er I turn; Loving faces smile at me again; My heart overflows Every time I return. Chorus: Logo designed by Knoxville High School art student Brad Benson as a class project and featured on street banners and the 2006 wheel tax sticker. Brad is pictured with committee co-chairmen Michelle Moore and Terry Pool with his poster-sized drawing of the logo artwork. Song lyric poem written by Joel Bjorling for the anniversary. Joel focused on the "specialness" of home, especially coming home. That no matter where you go, or what comes your way, there is always home. Knoxville is that special place, a place to call home.

Current Advertisers in Knoxville Of Illinois   Lacy England Agency Food Pride First Bank Brickhouse Pizza Knoxville United Methodist Church Knoxville McDonalds Knapp String Shop and Band Instruments Walker Car Wash Lambasio, Inc Trillium Dell Timberworks Whitney Pump Works Pete's Auto Body Curls and Creations Knoxville Family Chiropractic Woodland View Farms Wooden Eagle Barn Blucker, Kneer & Associates, Ltd. Stoerxbach Morrison Historic Walnut Grove Farm Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory Harry W. Philblad American Legion Post Pacific Lodge #66 AF & AM Howe Overhead Doors Kaser Power Equipment Knox Villa Motor Lodge Bruner, Cooper & Zuck, Inc. Main Street Video aand Tanning JC & R Power Equipment Gil Hebard Guns Chuck Hay Insurance Tompkins State Bank AMVETS Head First Salon First Midwest Bank Money Concepts Alfano's Pizza D.Allen Funeral Home Christian Church of Knoxville Dave's Autobody Rep. Don Moffitt Reed Studios Grace Lutheran Church Community Bible Church of Knoxville First United Presbyterian Church of Knoxville

Advertising space: 3.70 x 3.25 1/6 page ad    The Advertising pages are divided into 1/6 spaces The rates are as follows: 1/6 - $175 1/3 - $310 2/3 - $625 Full - $925     1/6 - $175   1/3 - $310 2/3 - $625   Full - $925    Email david@davidalanbadger.com or dabadger@casscomm.com  Calendar of Events City of Knoxville Terquasquicentennial 1831 - 2006 Check the City of Knoxville website www.kville.org or call City Hall, (309)289-2814 for updated information January Logo Banners on Main Street designed by Knoxville High School art student Brad Benson. Banners will be displayed during 2006, and then removed and offered for sale. Anniversary Reception January 15, 3-5 PM, Jensen Gym. Come and have free cake and punch, music, program and more. April Book submission deadline, April 1 Deadline for submissions to be considered for publication, Knoxville, The Next Generation. Contact Sally Hutchcroft: phone (309) 875-3109 email sjhutch682@winco.net Bus Trip to Lincoln Museum April 1 Historic Sites sponsored bus trip to tour Lincoln Museum in Springfield. Contact Pat Mannhardt: 289-6469 for reservations and information. Book Signing April 23 2-4 PM Artist David Alan Badger will sign copies of the book Knoxville of Illinois, a publication of drawings chronicling Knoxville's architecture. May Cemetery Walk sponsored by Lucretia Leffingwell NSDAR, date to be announced Indian Artifact Appraisals bring your own artifacts for a free appraisal by Kelvin Sampson, Henry Knox Room of Old Courthouse, sponsored by Knox County Historical Sites, Inc. June Band Concerts June7, 14, 21 & 28 Free Band Concerts in Central Park on Wednesday nights. 7:00 PM Knoxville Community Band performing. Ice Cream socials during the concerts on selected nights by local church and civic groups. Bring your own lawn chair for seating. July Fireworks July 4 at James Knox Park. Come celebrate with us. Children,s games throughout the afternoon, Ice Cream Social at Newman School at 4PM Band Concert at 7:30 fireworks at dusk. Special Music the Wednesday concert series in Central Park continues through July with guest groups to be announced. Wheel Tax Stickers City residents must display wheel tax stickers. 2006 features anniversary logo. August Street Dance Saturday August 12, bring your family and come to Central Park in downtown Knoxville for at street dance featuring the live band Loose Shoes. Food will be available for purchase at 6 with the free dance starting at 7 PM. Car Cruise Saturday 26 2nd annual Knoxville Car Cruise 4-8 Pm Central Park Contact Jim Clayton (309) 289-8725 for more information September Time capsule dedication September 18, 6:30 PM Old Courthouse lawn. A time capsule will be dedicated by the Knox County Historical Sites to be opened at the 200th anniversary in 2031 October Knox County Scenic Drive Fall Festival 3Oth anniversary , Central Park, 9am to 5 pm October 7 &8 and 14 & 15 November Book Dedication November 12, 2-4 pm Book Signing Reception, Henry Knox Room, Old Courthouse for Knoxville, The Next Generation , publication chronicling Knoxville history from 1981 to 2006. December Christmas Parade and Luminaries Saturday, December 2 annual holiday celebration in downtown Knoxville

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