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There are four ferry services leading into Calhoun County.
The Brussels Ferry crosses the Illinois River from Route
100. This ferry is free and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The
other Illinois River ferry, Kampsville Ferry, is also
free and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It crosses the river
into Calhoun County at Kampsville. The Golden Eagle Ferry
is a genuine paddlewheel boat that crosses the Mississippi River from
St. Charles County, Missouri. Both Mississippi River ferries charge a
fee per car and operate 13-16 hours a day. For more information on the
River Road ferries check out this
site.
The Wittmond Hotel was built in 1847 and originally used
as a trading post. It was also used as a stagecoach stop in later years.
Today, the Wittmond Hotel, located in Brussels, is famous for its restaurant
with its family-style food. Besides a hotel and restaurant, the Wittmond
also houses a bar and general store. Call (618) 883-2345 for details.
Kampsville
is home to the Center for American Archeology. Its offices are located
in the Kamp Mansion, a local historic landmark built in 1883 by M.A. Kamp,
founder of Kampsville. The CAA Visitor's Center is also located in a historic
building, Kamp Store, a general store that was the hub of economic life
for the area in the nineteenth century. The Visitor's Center hosts a variety
of exhibits and artifacts that outline prehistoric life in the Illinois
River Valley. Media presentations highlight regional history and the archeological
discoveries the Center has made. For more information call (618) 653-4511.