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- Enjoy Edwardsville
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- Enjoy Grafton
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- Grafton Ferry
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- Enjoy Calhoun County
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Communities
Calhoun County has 10 distinct communities, each with its own interesting past and characteristics. Dive into nature with Batchtown’s proximity to the Mississippi River and two wildlife refuges. Tour the Brussels Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Make time to see all Calhoun County and its quaint communities – Batchtown, Belleview, Brussels, Gilead, Golden Eagle, Hamburg, Hardin, Kampsville, Meppen, and Michael – have to offer.