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Village Of Hampton

520 First Avenue
309-755-7165

History

The area was first called McNeil's Landing after Henry McNeil who settled here around 1827. Later Joel Thompson came and requested a post office with the name of Milan. He learned there was already a Milan and the post office department assigned the name of Hampton on February 1, 1838.

Since its establishment in 1838 Hampton has evolved from a major river boat stop in its hey day to the quiet bedroom community it is today.