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Essential Venue is an event venue at 6170 Bennett Dr Ste C, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Events include small events. It is in Madison County, about 16 miles from St. Louis.
Essential Venue is a small party venue located in Edwardsville, Illinois. It offers a space for small events, designed to bring community members together. The venue was created by owner Danyel Harrel with the intention of providing a luxurious atmosphere and a variety of options for gatherings. Essential Venue focuses on hosting intimate events in a setting that encourages connection among guests.
- Address
- 6170 Bennett Dr Ste C, Edwardsville, IL 62025
- Phone
- (618) 631-2244
- County
- Madison County
- Distance
- about 16 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
- Book or inquire
- https://www.essentialvenue.com/contact-us
About Edwardsville
Edwardsville is a city in Madison County, Illinois, with a population of about 26,500. Settled in 1805 and incorporated in 1818, it was named after Ninian Edwards, the territorial governor of Illinois. Edwardsville played a key role in early Illinois settlement as the starting point of the Edwards Trace trail. The city is known for its historic districts, including Leclaire, a former model workers' village, and Saint Louis Street, which features over 50 historic homes. Edwardsville is also home to Prairie Farms Dairy and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Located about 16 miles from St. Louis, visitors can easily access the city by air or rail through the nearby metro area. Nearby attractions include historic sites and parks like Leclaire Park.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Close to St. Louis providing regional air and rail access
- Nearest city
- St. Louis
Around Edwardsville
- Leclaire Historic District: A former model workers' village with a lake, park, baseball field, and the Children's Museum in the old schoolhouse.
- Saint Louis Street Historic District: A mile-long street with over 50 historic homes dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Madison County Courthouse: A neoclassical white marble building constructed between 1913 and 1915.
- N. O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College: Renovated former factory buildings from the Nelson plumbing factories.
- Leclaire Park: Includes a lake, park area, and recreational facilities.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Essential Venue located?
- Essential Venue is at 6170 Bennett Dr Ste C, Edwardsville, IL 62025, in Madison County.
- What kinds of events does Essential Venue host?
- small events.
- How do I book Essential Venue?
- Please complete our contact form to request a date for your event.
- What is there to see in Edwardsville?
- Places to see in Edwardsville include Leclaire Historic District, Saint Louis Street Historic District, Madison County Courthouse, N. O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College, Leclaire Park.
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