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  1. The center of this culture was the urban complex of Cahokia, located to the north of present-day East St. Louis within Collinsville, Illinois. Before the Civil War, settlers reported up to 50 mounds in the area that became East St. Louis, but most were lost to 19th-century development and later roadbuilding.

  2. Accessed 26 October 2024. East Saint Louis, city, St. Clair county, southwestern Illinois, U.S. It lies along the Mississippi River opposite St. Louis, Missouri. About 1797 a ferry station was established on the site by Captain James Piggott, a pioneer and Illinois territorial judge, and in 1818 a village was laid out.

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  3. East St. Louis, Illinois is a vibrant city located in the Metro East area of St. Clair County and renowned for its rich culture, entertainment venues, and outdoor recreational activities. It offers plenty of things to do for locals and visitors alike, from visiting the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site or fishing at Misereor Lake to browsing ...

  4. East St. Louis, commonly abbreviated as " ESL ", is a city in Southern Illinois directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. It is a sprawling city with about 18,000 people, down from about 82,000 in the 1950s. While it attracts a few visitors who come mainly for gambling, East St. Louis is definitely not your typical travel destination.

  5. East St. Louis Map. The City of East St. Louis is located in St. Clair County in the State of Illinois. Find directions to East St. Louis, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. According to the 2019 US Census the East St. Louis population is estimated at 25,776 people.

  6. East St. Louis is a city located in St. Clair County, Illinois, directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. The city covers approximately 23 square miles. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 27,006. One of the highlights of the city's waterfront is the Gateway Geyser, the tallest fountain in the United ...

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  8. aboutstlouis.com › local › communitiesEast St. Louis, Illinois

    The City of East St. Louis, Illinois is located in St. Clair County and is situated along the east bank of the Mississippi River, directly across from Downtown St. Louis. The city has a long history having been established in 1865 but was officially incorporated in 1878.

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