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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.

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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

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


American Legion Post 199 Golf Course

Course Access: Public
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Edwardsville, IL Golf Courses

Things to do near Edwardsville, IL

Berger-Kiel House

The house is a 1½-story hall and parlor, log, and frame home built around 1864 for a low-income rural family....

Schorr Lake Vineyard and Winery

Officially began in 1994, The winery now grows a total of 15 varieties of grapes and it also grows blackberries and strawberr...

Southwestern Lakes Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Ridge Golf & Country Club, The

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...

Lewis Latzer Homestead

The founder of the Pet Milk Company built this house that was one of the first with electricity and running water inside. It ...