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Edwardsville ~ Illinois ~ 62025
Location
Edwardsville is about 20 miles northwest of Scott AFB.
History
Edwardsville had its beginnings in 1805 when Thomas Kirkpatrick, a North Carolinian, came into the Illinois Territory looking for a place to settle. He selected a ridge along a bluff overlooking Cahokia Creek and built a two-room log cabin.
By 1820, Edwardsville was a flourishing prairie town of some 60-70 houses and was the center of government for the area. The town's industry was geared toward agriculture and included saw and carding mills, tanneries, blacksmith shops and brickyards.
Attractions
This town of 14,000 boasts eight public schools, one alternative school and nine parochial schools. Lewis and Clark, a two-year vocational school, and Belleville Area College classes are available, as well as the four-year Southern Illinois University.
There are 41 churches, offering every denomination. Four major shopping areas, including Cottonwood Mall, provide residents with plenty of choices for purchasing any number of goods.
Edwardsville has two public golf courses and a recently-renovated YMCA with a very strong program for families and singles.
Most information provided by the Scott AFB Public Affairs Office.
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