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Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) - American Bottom Field Station
13 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
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Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) - American Bottom Field Station is an event venue at 13 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234. It is in Madison County and St. Clair County, about 11 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 13 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
- Phone
- (618) 855-9206
- 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, mainly in Madison County with parts in St. Clair County. It has a population of about 24,126 and covers over 15 square miles near the Mississippi River valley. The area is historically significant for Cahokia Mounds, the largest Pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, developed around 1200 CE by the Mississippian culture. French Catholic monks once settled on Monks Mound during the colonial era. Collinsville is known as the horseradish capital of the world, producing 85 percent of the global supply. The city is accessible via Interstates 55, 70, and 255, and Illinois Routes 159 and 157. Nearby is St. Louis, Missouri, just 11 miles away, offering additional attractions and amenities.
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 Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) - American Bottom Field Station located?
- Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) - American Bottom Field Station is at 13 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234, in Madison County and St. Clair County.
- How do I get to Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) - American Bottom Field Station?
- 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 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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