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Other Interests Blackburn College was named after Reverend Blackburn, a Presbyterian minister, whose original intent was to open a seminary in Carlinville. Nineteen years after his death, Blackburn Theological Seminary was opened on the edge of town. Since then it has become Blackburn College, an independent four-year liberal arts college with over 700 students. For more information about Blackburn College, visit their website at www.blackburn.edu. Beaver Dam State Park is located 7 miles southwest of Carlinville on 750 acres of land. Beaver Dam has a 59-acre lake stocked with large-mouth bass, bluegill, catfish and sunfish. Live bait, tackle, boats and fishing licenses are available at the on-site concession stand. Beaver Dam provides for other activities such as picnicking, birdwatching, hiking, camping, and archery. Winter activities include ice fishing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and sledding. For more information contact the site superintendent at (217) 854-8020.     QuincyNet Home Copyright© 2001 by QuincyNet.com a division of HCW Ltd. All Rights Reserved