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Sam M. Vadalabene Center
First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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About
Sam M. Vadalabene Center is an event venue at First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025. It is in Madison County, about 16 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center, Edwardsville, IL 62025
- Phone
- (618) 650-2348
- County
- Madison County
- Distance
- about 16 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois, is a city in Madison County 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. The city played a key role in early Illinois settlement as the starting point of the Edwards Trace trail. Edwardsville is known for its historic districts, including Leclaire and Saint Louis Street, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in Southern Illinois within the Metro East region, covering just over 20 square miles. Visitors can easily reach Edwardsville from nearby St. Louis, which offers regional air and rail access. The city is close to parks, historic sites, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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 Sam M. Vadalabene Center located?
- Sam M. Vadalabene Center is at First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center, 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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