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The Hitching Post at Shale Lake is an event venue at 1499 Washington Ave, Staunton, IL 62088. It is in Macoupin County, about 34 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 1499 Washington Ave, Staunton, IL 62088
- Phone
- +16183870001
- County
- Macoupin
- Highways
- Illinois Route 4, U.S. Route 66 (historic), Interstate 55
- Distance
- about 34 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Staunton
Staunton is a small city in southeastern Macoupin County, Illinois, with a population of about 4,300. Incorporated in 1859, it was originally named Stanton but a misspelling changed it to Staunton. The town grew in the 1860s with the arrival of the railroad and coal mining, attracting many immigrants. Coal mining was the main industry until the last mine closed in 1951. Staunton is known for its historic coal mining community, the 1918 miners’ union vigilante riot, and a federal art mural in the post office. The city covers about four square miles and lies near the Madison County line. Visitors can reach Staunton via Illinois Route 4, historic U.S. Route 66, or Interstate 55. Nearby cities include Carlinville 21 miles north and St. Louis 43 miles southwest.
Getting there
- Highways
- Illinois Route 4, U.S. Route 66 (historic), Interstate 55
- Rail and air
- Former railroad service contributed to growth; no current rail or air service mentioned.
- Nearest city
- Carlinville (21 miles north), St. Louis (43 miles southwest)
Around Staunton
- Labor Temple: Built in 1914 by the local miners' union, featuring an auditorium with early air conditioning and serving as a community center.
- Staunton Post Office Mural: The mural 'Going to Work' by Ralf Henrikson was completed in 1941 as part of a federal art project.
- Coal slag mounds: Large slag piles on the outskirts of town mark the history of deep shaft coal mining.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is The Hitching Post at Shale Lake located?
- The Hitching Post at Shale Lake is at 1499 Washington Ave, Staunton, IL 62088, in Macoupin County.
- How do I get to The Hitching Post at Shale Lake?
- Staunton is served by Illinois Route 4, U.S. Route 66 (historic), Interstate 55. It is about 34 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Staunton?
- Places to see in Staunton include Labor Temple, Staunton Post Office Mural, Coal slag mounds.
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