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A collection of Collinsville history.

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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

This world heritage site, a National Historic Landmark, marks the location of an ancient natural American Indian city, perhaps the largest such community in what is now the United States. A 33,000 square foot interpretive center recreates scenes of the past Indian civilization. Monk'

Collinsville, IL Archaeology

Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

This 170-foot-tall bottle that resembles a Brook's Catsup Bottle served as a water tower for the catsup manufacturer after being constructed in 1949. This example of roadside architecture at its best was restored in 1995

Collinsville, IL One Of A Kinds

Gateway Fun Park

Bring the kids for a day playing on the 18

Collinsville, IL Fun Centers


Splash City Waterpark

The family waterpark is a 12-acre attraction operated by the Collinsville Recreation District. It is a water wonderland for the young at heart with 5

Collinsville, IL Water Parks

Things to do near Collinsville, IL

Historic Courthouse Square

See the historic Jerseyville courthouse, jail, library, post office, Baptist church, gazebo, memorial of those who died in wa...

U.S. Ice Sports Complex

The complex offers lessons, hockey, leagues, Stick 'n' Puck tournaments, exhibitions, and public skating year-round....

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 ...

Creole House

This lower Mississippi style house was built in the early 1800s and has been completely restored to reflect life during this ...

Chester Riverfront Mural

Painted in the 1930's on the upper interior wall of the U S Post Office, this fascinating mural depicts the Pre-Civil War Riv...