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Macomb
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Macomb is a city located in McDonough County, Illinois founded in 1831. It is situated in western Illinois southwest of Galesburg. As of 2000, the city had a population of 18,558. It is the county seat of McDonough County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.5 square kilometers. 25.5 square kilometers of it is land and 1.0 square kilometers of it is water. The total area is 3.90 percent water. The East Fork La Moine River flows past the northern part of the city and Macomb is the home of Western Illinois University.
In the city the population was spread out with 12.6 percent under the age of 18, 42.9 percent from 18 to 24, 18.2 percent from 25 to 44, 14.0 percent from 45 to 64, and 12.4 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Macomb was home to the St. Louis Rams' football summer training camp from 1996-2004. In 2005, the Rams decided to move summer training to their own facilities in St. Louis, Missouri, ending the nine-year relationship.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Macomb enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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