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St. Gregory Armenian Community Center is an event venue at 3501 Century Dr, Granite City, IL 62040. It is in Madison County, about 8 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 3501 Century Dr, Granite City, IL 62040
- Phone
- (618) 452-1915
- 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 near the Mississippi River. Founded in 1896 by the Niedringhaus brothers, it began as a planned company town for graniteware kitchen utensil manufacturing. The city grew quickly with many immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe, including Bulgarian and Armenian communities. Granite City is known for its steel manufacturing and its roots as a company town. It lies within the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, about eight miles from downtown St. Louis. Visitors can reach Granite City via several major highways such as Interstates 270, 255, 70, 55, and 64, or by rail through America’s Central Port. Nearby landmarks include 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 St. Gregory Armenian Community Center located?
- St. Gregory Armenian Community Center is at 3501 Century Dr, Granite City, IL 62040, in Madison County.
- How do I get to St. Gregory Armenian Community Center?
- 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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