Our Communities
Spoon River College is located in West Central Illinois encompassing a 1,566-square mile district. The college was named after the Spoon River, a tributary of the Illinois River that runs through the heart of the region. Cutting a swath from north to south, the Spoon River meanders through rolling hills and valleys; the wooded enclaves that are home to white-tail deer, turkeys, coyotes and red tail fox; and fields of agricultural treasures.
The area was made famous in 1915 with the publication of Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology. The collection of poems featured the residents of the fictional town of Spoon River. Although the character names were fictional, many readers at the time believed Masters was actually writing about the people he knew in Lewistown and surrounding communities.
The Spoon River College district is anchored at the four corners by the communities of Canton (Fulton County), Macomb (McDonough County), Havana (Mason County) and Rushville (Schuyler County). Surrounding towns and communities provide a strong fabric of people, industry, service and agriculture to create a regional center for growth.
- New industry in recent years has strengthened the economy and provided employment opportunities.
- The development of the Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve along the Illinois River has contributed to the area’s reputation as a premiere regional destination for nature-based tourism.
- Four regional hospitals provide quality healthcare for the residents of the area as well as careers in nursing and allied health.
- Regional festivals and events, like the renowned Spoon River Drive, enhance the quality of life for residents and
We invite you to take a drive on the Internet highway and tour the communities in the Spoon River valley.
These links are not owned or managed by Spoon River College. We are not responsible for their content or appearance.
Canton, Illinois
Canton, Illinois
Canton Schools
Graham Hospital
Macomb, Illinois
Macomb, Illinois
Western Illinois University
Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
McDonough District Hospital
Macomb Schools
Havana, Illinois
City of Havana
Havana Schools
Mason District Hospital
Rushville, Illinois
Schuyler County
Schuyler-Industry Community School District
Culbertson Memorial Hospital
Other Links:
Regional Office of Education for Fulton/Schuyler Counties
Regional Office of Education for McDonough County
Regional Office of Education for Mason County
Astoria Schools
Cuba Schools
Farmington Schools
Lewistown Schools
Spoon River Valley Schools
V.I.T. Schools (Vermont, Ipava, Table Grove)
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Nature Conservancy/Emiquon Preserve
Spoon River Drive
