Welcome to the Village of Hampton, Illinois. Through strong community leadership, the Village has strived to promote public health, safety, and the general welfare of its citizens and guide the continuing growth and expansion of the Village while protecting its natural, economic and scenic resources. The citizens of Hampton are proud of the small town atmosphere and the fiscally responsible government that provides excellent municipal services without creating an undue burden on its taxpayers. Hampton has evolved into a quiet bedroom community that is without a doubt the best kept secret in Rock Island County!
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Employment Opportunities
Food and Beverage
The Village of Hampton is taking applications for:
• Part time bartenders
• Part time set up and cleanup position
These positions are for the Heritage Center on the Mississippi. Applications may be
picked up at the Village Hall, 520 1st Avenue, Hampton, IL, Mon.-Fri. 8AM - 5PM.
The Village of Hampton is an equal opportunity employer.
Temporary Moratorium On White Goods And Used Tire Program
A temporary moratorium will be in effect for the curbside white goods and used tires program in the Rock Island County area while the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency reviews the status of the program. Rock Island County residents are encouraged to speak to their retailer of new appliances and tires about disposal options.
Rock Island County residents may also take their white goods and used tires to the Waste Commission of Scott County's landfill located at 11555 110th Avenue (County Road Y-48), Davenport, Iowa. Please call the Waste Commission of Scott County for pricing at (563) 381-1300.
Census Jobs Available
Work up to 40 hours per week in a temporary, part-time job with the 2010 Census and enjoy good pay, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, and the chance to serve your community. Call toll free 1-866-861-2010.
Hampton and Area Attractions
The bike path through Hampton is one of the most scenic on either side of the river. The path runs roughly parallel to Route 84.
The first attraction and favorite stopping place along the bike path is Heritage Park. Many drive to Hampton, park their cars and use their bikes to travel north as far as Cordova, Illinois. The rolling, open park land with a large pavilion located along side the river, runs beside the Hampton Heritage Interpretive Center. Inside the Center is a large carved Gingko tree commemorating not war but, the industry and courage of the pioneers settling this area and the Native Americans that lived here.
There are several histories published and numerous articles on our Historical Society's website detailing the arrival of our first founders in 1828 up until the centennial celebrations in 1938. The Village, first named McNeal’s Landing, then Milan and finally, Hampton, was founded by two young men who arrived by river to harvest the dense forests of hardwood trees. Hampton became a regular steam boat stop. The saw mills that sprang up provided fuel, raw material for household items and building materials for the pioneers heading west using the Hampton ferry to get across the river to new territories.
February 1 2010
