Hamilton Quarry — Rockhounding in Hancock County, Illinois

Hamilton Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hancock County, Illinois. Reported finds include geode, pyrite, calcite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hancock County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: South 2nd Street
Postcode: 62341
Coordinates: 40.38220, -91.35544

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Hamilton Quarry

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hamilton Quarry.

Across the state line from Hamilton Quarry

Hamilton Quarry is close enough to the Illinois border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Hamilton Quarry FAQ

Where is Hamilton Quarry?+

Hamilton Quarry is in Hancock County, Illinois, at 40.38220, -91.35544. Nearest road: South 2nd Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hamilton Quarry?+

Hamilton Quarry is reported to produce Geode, Pyrite, Calcite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Hamilton Quarry?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Hamilton Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.38220, -91.35544 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South 2nd Street.

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