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Carthage is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,725 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hancock CountyGR6. Carthage is noted as the site of the 1844 death of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as the former home of Carthage College. Regionally-noted botanist, philanthropist, and traveler Dr. Alice L. Kibbe called Carthage home. Along with Dr. Kibbe's personal collections, Carthage's Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum houses a variety of exhibits celebrating local and regional history.

Carthage is located at 402452N, 9180W (40.414327, -91.133472)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 km (1.6 mi), all land.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,725 people, 1,184 households, and 709 families residing in the city. The population density was 657.6/km (1,698.0/mi). There were 1,314 housing units at an average density of 317.1/km (818.8/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 98.13% White, 0.48% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.