Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ruff Brewing Company
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020
1. Ruff Brewing Company Marker
Founded by Caspar Ruff in 1855
Closed in 1948
[Emblem from razed brewery]
Erected by Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 39° 55.894′ N, 91° 24.627′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of 4th Street (Illinois Route 57) and Maine Street (U.S. 24), on the left when traveling north on 4th Street. Marker and emblem are on the south wall of the History Museum on the Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 Maine Street, Quincy IL 62301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Quincy Senior High School (here, next to this marker); Crockets from Portico (a few steps from this marker); Spire Section (a few steps from this marker); Limestone Capitals (a few steps from this marker); The Lord's Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Search for Equality (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mormons in Quincy (about 400 feet away); Lincoln's Friend Johnston (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.
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Also see . . . Casper Ruff was first to brew lager beer (HSQAC, 2017). (Submitted on September 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020
2. Ruff Brewing Company Marker and Emblem
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020
3. Ruff Brewing Company Emblem
Unknown. Quincy Public Library, Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection, undated
4. Ruff Brewing Company
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
