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Old Six Mile Museum is an event venue at 3279 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040. It is in Madison County, about 8 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 3279 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
- Phone
- (618) 500-6560
- County
- Madison County
- Highways
- Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3
- Distance
- about 8 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Granite City
Granite City, Illinois, is located in Madison County within the fertile American Bottom plain along the Upper Mississippi River. Founded in 1896 by the Niedringhaus brothers as a company town for graniteware kitchen utensil manufacturing, the city quickly grew with many immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe. Known for its steel manufacturing and diverse immigrant communities, Granite City lies near the Chain of Rocks Canal and Horseshoe Lake. Visitors can reach the city easily via several major highways including Interstates 270, 255, 70, 55, and 64, or by rail through America’s Central Port. Granite City is just eight miles from St. Louis, making it convenient to explore nearby urban attractions and historic landmarks like Wilson Park and the Granite City Steel Works.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3
- Rail and air
- Rail service is available through America's Central Port facilities.
- Nearest city
- St. Louis
Around Granite City
- Granite City Steel Works: A major industrial complex central to the city's economy and history.
- Wilson Park: Known as the heart of Granite City, featuring turn-of-the-20th-century homes.
- St. Joseph Catholic Church: Organized during the early 20th century to serve the immigrant community.
- Methody Bulgarian Church: Built for the large Bulgarian immigrant population in the Hungary Hollow area.
- Wilson Park: Central park area known for historic homes and community events.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Old Six Mile Museum located?
- Old Six Mile Museum is at 3279 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, in Madison County.
- How do I get to Old Six Mile Museum?
- Granite City is served by Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3. It is about 8 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Granite City?
- Places to see in Granite City include Granite City Steel Works, Wilson Park, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Methody Bulgarian Church, Wilson Park.
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