Augusta, IL

united states

Augusta is a small Mississippi River town in western Illinois, about 30 miles northwest of Quincy. Reach it via Illinois Route 96, which connects to US Route 136 near Camp Point. Long-distance visitors typically come from Interstate 72 through US 24 west, while the scenic Great River Road follows Route 96 along the Mississippi corridor. The town's restored 1894 railroad depot serves as a museum highlighting Augusta's historic connection to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.