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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

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


Bilbrey Farms

You can visit the animals (even a zebra)

Edwardsville, IL Farm Life

Fox Creek Golf Club

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

Edwardsville, IL Golf Courses

Things to do near Edwardsville, IL

Lau-Nae Winery

A family-owned winery that invites you to taste their delicious wines and browse through their homemade quilts, crafts and gi...

Mascoutah Historical Museum

The museum focuses on the businesses that helped the city grow, particularly milling. ...

Peterstown House

In Waterloo, remnants of the country's early history are preserved at this house, the only stagecoach stop still in tack alon...

GMC Stadium

This 5,000-seat stadium has reserved box seats, lawn seats, party sites and a hot tub. It's home to the Gateway Grizzlies min...

Columbia Golf Club -Columbia Bridges

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