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Edward Coles was the second governor of Illinois (1822-1826). A former slaveowner from Virginia, Coles became an abolitionist and won the 1822 gubernatorial election as the candidate of the anti-slavery forces.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

This bridge was built in 1927. The fifth bridge to cross the Mississippi River connecting Illinois and Missouri, it shortened the distance between North St Louis and Edwardsville, Illinois by 15

Edwardsville, IL Historic Bridges


Bilbrey Farms

You can visit the animals (even a zebra)

Edwardsville, IL Farm Life

Governor Coles Memorial

Edward Coles was the second governor of Illinois (1822-1826). A former slaveowner from Virginia, Coles became an abolitionist and won the 1822

Edwardsville, IL Memorials

Sunset Hills Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7

Edwardsville, IL Golf Courses

Things to do near Edwardsville, IL

Scotty's Route 66 Bar & Grill

Drive Route 66 to one of the few remaining original diners. Try your hand at golf on the nine-hole, 80 yard mini-course next ...

Alton Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Locust Hills Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Highland Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...