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28-542: Robert Morris traces its history back to the founding of the Moser School of Business in 1913. Robert Morris College itself was founded in 1965 in Carthage, Illinois as a two-year college, buying the former campus of Carthage College for $ 1.1 million after Carthage College had left Illinois for its newer Wisconsin campus. In 1975 Robert Morris expanded to Chicago by acquiring and merging the Moser School. Robert Morris opened

56-672: A Springfield, Illinois campus in July 1988 and closed the Carthage campus in July 1989. The college later opened campuses in Orland Park in 1991, Naperville in 1997, Bensenville in 1999, Peoria in 2000. The Orland Park campus moved to Aurora and became the DuPage Campus in 2001. Waukegan opened as the Lake County Campus in 2003. The Graduate School was established in 2005 and became

84-465: A female householder with no husband present, and 40.02% were non-families. 35.78% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.45% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 2.08. The city's age distribution consisted of 17.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

112-653: A separate campus in Schaumburg in 2008. Two more campuses followed: Elgin in 2009, Arlington Heights in 2011. In March 2020, Robert Morris University Illinois merged with Roosevelt University to become one of its colleges. The Robert Morris athletic teams located at the Chicago campus were called the Eagles. The university was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in

140-576: A variety of exhibits celebrating local and regional history. Carthage is the only city in Illinois to have all of the jails that it has ever used still in existence: the old jail, called the Mormon Jail; the jail next built, which was also the Sheriff's residence, is on the south side of Courthouse Square; and the new jail, which is on Highway 136 in the city's west side. The Hancock County Courthouse in Carthage

168-602: A varsity esports team; they competed in League of Legends , Hearthstone , and Dota 2 competitions. • Men’s soccer began NAIA intercollegiate play in 2014 under the guidance of head coach Chuck Egeuz for 2 seasons with assistant coach Michael Ramirez who took over as head coach in 2016, previously played on Robert Morris soccer team at Robert Morris-Illinois and Robert Morris-Arlington heights. Led eagles to NAIA tournament and playoffs in 2016,2017, and 2018. The university's branch location Robert Morris–Peoria were members of

196-496: A while, it was home to Carthage College . The jail has been restored to a close approximation of its appearance in 1844 and is now owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . The site, a full city block, is a historical visitor center. The regionally-noted botanist , philanthropist , and traveler Dr. Alice L. Kibbe called Carthage home. Along with her personal collections, Carthage's Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum houses

224-581: Is headquartered in Carthage. Carthage Jail Carthage Jail is a historic building in Carthage, Illinois , listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It was built in 1839 and is best known as the location of the 1844 killing of Joseph Smith , founder of the Latter Day Saint movement , and his brother Hyrum , by a mob of approximately 150 men. It was added to the NRHP in 1973 and

252-420: Is operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) as a historic site with an adjacent visitors' center. The jail was built in 1839, constructed of red limestone quarried nearby. The building is rectangular and measures 29 feet (8.8 m) by 35 feet (11 m). It is a gable-front building has two stories and an attic. Like other county jails built during the same period, Carthage Jail

280-644: The Carthage Jail in June 1844, Joseph Smith , founder of the Latter Day Saint movement , and his brother Hyrum Smith were killed by a mob on Thursday, June 27, 1844. On October 22, 1858, Lincoln spoke in Carthage while he was campaigning for the US Senate . A large stone on the south side of the Courthouse Square commemorates the spot. Over the years, the jail has been modified and used for different purposes. For

308-664: The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) from about 1995–96 to 2019–20. Men's and women's ice hockey competed in their respective divisions of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). After the merger, the Roosevelt Lakers added football and ice hockey beginning in the 2020–21 season after acquiring Robert Morris's teams in those sports. In 2014 RMU became the first university to offer gaming scholarships for

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336-609: The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Roosevelt's Peoria campus joined the USCAA by inheriting RMU Peoria's membership in that association. Sports included baseball and club football. 41°52′34.7″N 87°37′37.9″W  /  41.876306°N 87.627194°W  / 41.876306; -87.627194 Carthage, Illinois Carthage is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Illinois , United States . Its population

364-406: The poverty line , including 31.6% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Carthage's economy centers upon agriculture and supporting industries. The surrounding land is devoted to the cultivation of crops, especially corn and soybeans. Industrial hog farms are also near the city. The company Methode Electronics, Inc. operates an auto parts production facility in Carthage, though

392-650: The Smiths. Taylor was badly wounded and Richards was scathed, but not seriously injured. Hyrum Smith was 44 years old in February 1844 and Joseph Smith was 38 in December 1843. The building continued to be used as a jail until 1866 and was afterwards used as a private residence. It was acquired by the LDS Church in 1903 and a partial restoration was completed in 1935. It was added to the NRHP on March 30, 1973. The church fully restored

420-401: The city was 91.53% White , 0.08% African American , 0.40% Native American , 0.60% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.61% from other races , and 5.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.38% of the population. There were 1,157 households, out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.03% were married couples living together, 6.31% had

448-785: The college and for community presentations and events. Memorial Hospital in Carthage opened its doors in 1949, named for the local heroes who brought victory in World War II. Six decades later, Carthage celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in July 2009. The new Memorial Hospital includes 21st Century technology. The hospital operates clinics in the county including Midwest Family Medical Care, Women & Family Medical Group and Convenient Care After-Hours Clinic in Carthage; Memorial Medical Augusta Clinic; Bowen Family Practice; Memorial Medical Nauvoo Clinic; and Memorial Medical Clinic in LaHarpe. Additionally, Hancock County Emergency Medical Services

476-520: The company no longer employs as large a portion of the population as was once the case. The Legacy Theatre, which was renovated in 2010 and now seats 525 people, hosts many theatrical and musical events each year. Beginning in August 2007, the Carthage High School (also known as Hancock County Central High School) building became the home of the newly formed Illini West High School , consolidating

504-465: The county seat was moved from Montebello to Carthage. The town was platted in 1838. The only person legally hanged in Hancock County, Efram Fraim, had been defended in his trial by roaming circuit attorney Abraham Lincoln . Fraim was found guilty of murder. Lincoln filed an appeal with the judge in the trial, which was as far as most appeals in those days went. Because Carthage then had no jail, Fraim

532-494: The east side of Carthage was voluntarily annexed into the city limits. This property totaled approximately .43 square miles (1.1 km ), all land except for an 8 acres (32,000 m ) lake. As of the 2020 census there were 2,490 people, 1,157 households, and 694 families residing in the city. The population density was 997.60 inhabitants per square mile (385.18/km ). There were 1,272 housing units at an average density of 509.62 per square mile (196.77/km ). The racial makeup of

560-463: The high school districts of Carthage, La Harpe , and Dallas City . The three cities maintain separate facilities for elementary and middle schools . Carl Sandburg College , a two-year community college in Galesburg , has a satellite campus on the north side of Carthage. From 1870 to 1964, Carthage was home to Carthage College , which relocated to Kenosha, Wisconsin . From 1965 to 1989, Carthage

588-491: The jail in 1989, returning the building to its 1844 appearance. The restoration also included an expansion of the visitors' center and renovations to the entire block. Ezra Taft Benson , president of the LDS church at the time, spoke in front of about 3,000 at a shrine dedication of the jail. Tours of Carthage Jail are available including the original door with a bullet hole, where the jailer and his family would have slept, and where

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616-415: Was 2,490 as of the 2020 census. Carthage is best known for being the site of the 1844 murder of Joseph Smith , who founded the Latter Day Saint movement . The first European-American settlers arrived in Carthage and in Hancock County in the first few decades of the 19th century. By 1833, they had erected simple buildings in Carthage. That year, a log cabin was built to serve as the county courthouse, and

644-409: Was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 70,563, and the median income for a family was $ 90,368. Males had a median income of $ 50,048 versus $ 32,279 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 36,191. About 7.9% of families and 12.6% of the population were below

672-476: Was added later. In June 1844, Smith came to the jail to face charges relating to his ordering the destruction of facilities producing the Nauvoo Expositor , a newspaper whose only edition had been critical of the Smiths' religious teachings. He was joined by his brother, Hyrum, and fellow Latter Day Saints John Taylor and Willard Richards . On June 27, a mob stormed the upper room of the prison and killed

700-561: Was built in 1908 and is the third courthouse for the county. It is at the center of the square in Carthage.The courthouse and the shops surrounding the square have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986. Carthage is located near the center of Hancock County. U.S. Route 136 runs through the center of town as Buchanan Street. According to the 2010 census, the city has an area of 2.44 square miles (6.3 km ), all land. In June 2006, development property on

728-413: Was built to incarcerate petty thieves and debtors and as a temporary holding place for violent criminals. The first floor contained a debtor's room in the northwest corner, and a dungeon, or "criminal cell", was located on the north side of the second floor. The living area for the jailer's family included a kitchen and dining room on the first floor and a bedroom on the second floor. A small "summer kitchen"

756-415: Was home to Robert Morris University–Illinois , which merged with Moser School of Business and relocated to Chicago . The former Carthage College campus was purchased by Prairieland Investment Group in June 2007. (Hancock County Journal Pilot June 27, 2007) Some buildings are renovated for use by Carthage Veterinary Clinic. The auditorium was given to Carl Sandburg College, and has been restored for use by

784-439: Was kept at the courthouse, which was next to the school. Fraim conversed with the children from his second-floor window. As a result of those conversations, most of the school children were present when their new friend, Efram, was hanged. The hanging is believed to have taken place near the current city sewer plant east of town, where a natural amphitheater allowed for a crowd to view the spectacle. While they were incarcerated in

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