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Weir House - Madison County Historical Society is an event venue at 715 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025. It is in Madison County, about 16 miles from St. Louis.
Weir House is part of the Madison County Historical Society located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The venue offers limited parking on Main Street and behind the Helms Collection Center. There is a main parking lot behind the Museum with handicap accessible spaces available via Second Street or Main Street entrances.
- Address
- 715 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
- Phone
- (618) 656-1294
- Parking
- Limited parking available on Main Street and behind the Helms Collection Center. Main parking lot behind Museum and handicap accessible spaces via Second Street or Main Street entrances.
- 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. 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 Central 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. The city is home to Prairie Farms Dairy and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Located about 16 miles from St. Louis, visitors can easily access Edwardsville via the Greater St. Louis Metro East region. Nearby landmarks 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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Frequently Asked
- Where is Weir House - Madison County Historical Society located?
- Weir House - Madison County Historical Society is at 715 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, in Madison County.
- Is there parking at Weir House - Madison County Historical Society?
- Limited parking available on Main Street and behind the Helms Collection Center. Main parking lot behind Museum and handicap accessible spaces via Second Street or Main Street entrances..
- How do I book Weir House - Madison County Historical Society?
- To arrange an appointment outside normal hours, call 618-656-6569 or email [email protected].
- 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.
- What are the hours of operation for the Archival Library?
- Monday – Tuesday: 9:00 – 4:00 by appointment; Wednesday – Friday: 9:00 – 4:00; Saturday: CLOSED; Sunday: 1:00-4:00.
- When are the closures for the History Museum and Archival Library?
- Closed on New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, First Sunday in November, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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