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 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 the college and for community presentations and events. Culture and arts The Legacy Theatre, which was renovated in 2010 and now seats 525 people, hosts many theatrical and musical events each year. Healthcare 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 is headquartered in Carthage. Notable people Orville F. Berry, Illinois state senator, lawyer, and businessman Virginia Cherrill, co-star of Charlie Chaplin in City Lights George Clark, college and pro football coach Mary Davidson, Illinois state representative and newspaper editor Beatrice Gray, actress John Nelson Hyde, Presbyterian Missionary in India (Punjab) John Mahoney, actor, is buried there Leroy A. Ufkes, Illinois state representative and lawyer Rip Williams, Major League Baseball player from 1911–18 See also List of municipalities in Illinois References External links Carthage Chamber of Commerce Cities in Illinois Cities in Hancock County, Illinois County seats in Illinois Populated places established in the 1830s Significant places in Mormonism