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Collinsville, IL

Collinsville is a city located mainly in Madison County and partially in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. Collinsville is approximately 14 miles (23 km) east of St. Louis, Missouri, and is part of that city's Metro East area.

Collinsville is the location of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This prehistoric urban complex is estimated to have had a population of thousands at its peak, long before European exploration in the area. The city is also known for the Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower, the world's largest ketchup bottle, and is billed as the world's horseradish capital.

Collinsville is located mainly in southern Madison County at 38°40′28″N 89°59′43″W (38.674398, -89.995402), approximately 12 miles (19 km) by air or 14 miles (23 km) by road east-northeast of downtown St Louis. Two portions of the city extend south into St. Clair County. Collinsville is bordered to the north by Maryville, to the west by Pontoon Beach and Fairmont City, and the south by Caseyville. The 90W longitude line passes through Collinsville, west of the city center.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Collinsville has a total area of 15.26 square miles (39.5 km²), of which 15.08 square miles (39.1 km²) are land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km²), or 1.22%, is water. The city is drained to the northwest by Schoolhouse Branch and to the south by Canteen Creek, both of which flow west into the Mississippi River valley in the western part of the city.

Collinsville prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents with comprehensive healthcare services and recreational opportunities. Anderson Hospital, a prominent healthcare facility, serves the community with a range of medical services. The city is also home to several parks and recreational areas, such as Woodland Park, providing residents with spaces for outdoor activities, sports, and relaxation. Enjoy a variety of fitness classes, gym amenities, and wellness programs at Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD). Experience a variety of spa treatments, including facials, massages, and skin care services at Reflections Med Spa. Access family-oriented health and wellness programs at YMCA Collinsville. Access mental health counseling and support services at Gateway Regional Medical Center.

Top sites in Collinsville, IL are Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Collinsville Historic District, and Gateway Center.

Population: 23,766 (2024). ZIP code: 62234. Area code: 618. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Area: 15.26 sq mi (39.53 km²).

FAQs

Is Collinsville, IL a suburb of St Louis?

Collinsville is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of 24,294. Collinsville is in Madison County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Collinsville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

What is Collinsville, IL is known for?

Welcome to Collinsville, Illinois. World famous for its enormous 170-foot Brooks Catsup Bottle water tower and its stature as the horseradish capital of the world, the community is rich in Italian heritage and offers visitors a wide array of delightful, historic, and intriguing attractions and activities. Perched in the American Bottoms and just a hop, skip, and a jump from downtown St. Louis, Collinsville is accessible by three major U.S. interstates and two nearby airports.

How old is Collinsville, IL?

The new name selected by the residents was Collinsville, which became an official name on December 21, 1825. The town was platted in 1837 and officially became an incorporated village in 1850, with Judge D.D. Collins as its first president. Although his family and the Collins family who first settled here were friends and fellow Presbyterians, they could not claim knowledge of any kinship.

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Wikipedia

City of Collinsville

Anderson Hospital

Woodland Park

Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD)

Reflections Med Spa

YMCA Collinsville

Gateway Regional Medical Center

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Collinsville Historic District

Gateway Center

Niche

Rivers and Routes

Legends of America

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