Augusta, Illinois



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    Augusta is a village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 657 at the 2000 census. It is located near Weinberg-King State Park. Augusta is located at 40°13′51″N 90°57′3″W / 40.23083, -90.95083 (40.230946, -90.950741). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land. Augusta was founded in 1832 by Joel Catlin and W.D. Abernathy, who was the village's first postmaster. Catlin named Augusta after having a memorable visit to Augusta, Georgia. On September 18, 1858, soon-to-be President Abraham Lincoln visited Augusta, where he gave a speech and stayed at the home of Elder James Stark. Previously, Lincoln's opponent in the historic Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Stephen A. Douglas, had spoken in Augusta. In 1864, another soon to be President James Garfield spoke in Augusta on behalf of Lincoln. Other notable visitors include William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt in the fall of 1900. Only Roosevelt gave a short speech on his trip through Augusta during their campaign. Every summer, in July, Augusta is host to the Hancock County Fair. Southeastern High School is located in Augusta. As of the

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    How far, in miles, is Augusta Maine from Springfield Illinois?
    Question:
    Im doing a project for my class on Maine. I need to know the distance between these two places. Not road miles, butjust distance. i thought of using a map, but i cant find one big enough to read.

    Answer:
    The distance, as the crow flies, from Augusta, Maine, to Springfield, Illinois, is 1,062.74 miles, according to DeLorme's Topo USA 6.0.

    I am a mother with 3 teenagers looking to move to augusta for a change coming from illinois is it a good place
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    i'm a single mother, very family oriented, looking for good schools, low crime rate, good churches and a good job as a hairstylist and lots of family activities and activities for my children(programs) Looking to relocate in June or July. Thank you and God bless you

    Answer:
    Augusta Maine? You are heading east but further north too. Make sure you and your family can cope with Maine's colder weather. It is great that you want a better life for yourself and children! Augusta is a very pretty place well located within the state. With a population of about 20,000 it is still small enough to be personal. When I'm thinking of relocating I like to read all I can about the place, the city's website and Chamber of Commerce sites are great places to start. According to the Augusta's website: Citizens pursue life-long learning in first-rate schools, libraries, historic, and cultural facilities. Residents, workers, and tourists circulate around and enjoy the Heart of Augusta - on both sides of the Kennebec River, along Water Street, and throughout the Capitol complex. Traveller's appreciate Augusta's historic and natural scenery. Homebuyers and renters of all ages and incomes are drawn by safe and appealing neighborhoods, competitive tax rates, and superior services. Read more at: http://www.ci.augusta.me.us/ There is a tab for further information on education! This is a site with Augusta's churches: http://www.churchangel.com/WEBME/augusta.htm This site is a must, covering: Event calendar, General Information, Market, Tourism, Dining & Entertainment, Recreation, Shopping, Education, Healthcare, City Information http://www.augustamaine.com/ This site has some statistics on Augusta you might like to read: http://www.city-data.com/city/Augusta-Maine.html Good luck with the move.

    Single mother with 3 children moving from Illinois to Augusta Georgia?
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    looking for information on good schools, low crime rate, good jobs, good neighborhoods, good churches, activities for children. I am very family oriented. Looking for a change and opportunities for me and my children, they are teenagers.

    Answer:
    I have enclosed a link for you http://www.augusta-georgia-relocation.com/ Needless to say, you'll have milder winters at the very least. I also think you'll find lots of good, friendly people. I'm not from Augusta, but I do live several hours from there. Good luck!


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