Coal Co and others mined extensively for many years, but by the beginning of the 20th century the limited supply of coal was nearly exhausted and mining there was discontinued. On November 13, 1906 voters of Hampton territory petitioned the county court for permission to incorporate as a village. The citizens voted and with 55 to 28 in favor, Carbon Cliff was incorporated on December 8, 1906. The Carbon Cliff bluffs were also known as an excellent source of clay. The Argillo Works was formed in 1865 to produce fire brick and farm-drain tile. Argillo's products were sold throughout the country and was one of the leading industries of Rock Island County. In the 1930s, fire destroyed the plant's offices and buildings and the firm went out of business. From Economical Geology of Illinois, a geological survey by Illinois State Geologist A. H. Worthen, published 1882: Notable person Jude Cole, singer-songwriter, record producer and manager References Villages in Rock Island County, Illinois Villages in Illinois Cities in the Quad Cities Populated places established in 1906 1906 establishments in Illinois