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Governor Coles Memorial


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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.


Hours: Daily: dawn to dusk
Address: Valley View Cemetery, 1564 Lewis Rd.
Phone: 217-785-1584

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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

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

Oak Brook Golf Course

Course Access: Public
Holes: 27
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1

Edwardsville, IL Golf Courses

Things to do Memorials near Edwardsville, IL

Governor Coles Memorial

Edward Coles was the second governor of Illinois (1822-1826). A former slaveowner from Virginia, Coles became an abolitionist...

Lewis and Clark Memorial

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