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Ninian Edwards Statue is an event venue at 305 W Vandalia St, Edwardsville, IL 62025. It is in Madison County, about 16 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 305 W Vandalia St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
- County
- Madison County
- Distance
- about 16 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Edwardsville
Edwardsville is a city in Madison County, Illinois, with a population of about 26,500. Founded in 1818 and settled in 1805, it was named after Ninian Edwards, the territorial governor of Illinois. The city played a role in early Illinois settlement as the starting point of the Edwards Trace trail. Edwardsville is known for its historic districts like Leclaire and Saint Louis Street, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also home to Prairie Farms Dairy and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Located about 16 miles from St. Louis, visitors can easily reach Edwardsville by regional air or rail through St. Louis. Nearby attractions include the Madison County Courthouse and 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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- Where is Ninian Edwards Statue located?
- Ninian Edwards Statue is at 305 W Vandalia St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, in Madison County.
- 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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