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Cahokia Mounds Museum Society is an event venue at 30 Ramey St, Collinsville, IL 62234. Events include Interpretive Center, Cultural exhibits, Gift shop. It is in Madison County and St. Clair County, about 11 miles from St. Louis.
Cahokia Mounds Museum Society in Collinsville, Illinois offers an Interpretive Center with cultural exhibits and a gift shop. Visitors can join guided tours to explore the site. Amenities include restrooms, a water fountain, vault toilets, maps and brochures, a site model, and temporary exhibits. Cahokia Mounds is the largest pre-Columbian site north of Mexico. Around 1100, it was home to about 20,000 people. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1965 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
- Address
- 30 Ramey St, Collinsville, IL 62234
- Phone
- (618) 344-9221
- County
- Madison County and St. Clair County
- Highways
- Interstate 55, Interstate 70, Interstate 255, Illinois Route 159, Illinois Route 157
- Distance
- about 11 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Collinsville
Collinsville is a city in Illinois located mainly in Madison County with parts in St. Clair County. It covers about 15 square miles and lies near the Mississippi River valley. Founded in 1812 by German-American settlers, Collinsville has a rich history including the nearby Cahokia Mounds, the largest Pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, developed around 1200 CE. The city is known as the horseradish capital of the world, producing 85 percent of the global supply. Visitors can reach Collinsville via Interstates 55, 70, and 255 or Illinois Routes 157 and 159. It is just 11 miles from St. Louis, Missouri, making it easy to explore both cities and the surrounding region.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 55, Interstate 70, Interstate 255, Illinois Route 159, Illinois Route 157
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, Missouri
Around Collinsville
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site: A National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Monks Mound, the largest prehistoric earthwork in the Americas.
- Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower: Known as the world's largest ketchup bottle and a notable city landmark.
- Collinsville City Hall: Built in 1885 with Italianate architecture, still in use today.
- Former State Bank of Collinsville: Designed in 1916 with limestone exterior and marble interior walls.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Cahokia Mounds Museum Society located?
- Cahokia Mounds Museum Society is at 30 Ramey St, Collinsville, IL 62234, in Madison County and St. Clair County.
- How do I get to Cahokia Mounds Museum Society?
- Collinsville is served by Interstate 55, Interstate 70, Interstate 255, Illinois Route 159, Illinois Route 157. It is about 11 miles from St. Louis.
- What kinds of events does Cahokia Mounds Museum Society host?
- Interpretive Center, Cultural exhibits, Gift shop, Guided tours.
- What is there to see in Collinsville?
- Places to see in Collinsville include Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower, Collinsville City Hall, Former State Bank of Collinsville.
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