Attractions > Unique Sites
Go on a treasure hunt! The stories behind our Unique Sites are intriguing and encourage exploration of all that ILLINOISouth has to offer.
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Coal Miners Monument (Beckemeyer) Joseph Koch, who along with eight other local miners died in a mine explosion in 1947, is ...View Details Louis St. by American Legion | Beckemeyer, IL | 618-227-8331 |
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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (Belleville) There are 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens, devotional areas, an Outdoor Amphit...View Details 442 South De Mazenod Drive | Belleville, IL | 618-397-6700 | |
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Scott Field Heritage Air Park (Belleville) See the workhorse of the Air Mobility Command, the C-141 Starlifter and the KC-135 Stratot...View Details Scott AFB, Shiloh Gate | Belleville, IL | (618)233-2015 |
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Cholera Cross (Breese) The original wooden cross was erected in 1850 by a farmer in thanksgiving for his family b...View Details 1 mi. south of Old Hwy 50 on Germantown Road | Breese, IL | |
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General Dean Suspension Bridge (Carlyle) Built in 1859, the bridge is named in honor of William F. Dean, a Korean War hero....View Details 1st Street, east side | Carlyle, IL | 618-594-2468 |
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Centralia Carillon (Centralia) The 65 bell instrument rings out three times a week and for sepcial events. The park also ...View Details 114 North Elm Street | Centralia, IL | 618-533-4381 | |
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Governor Shadrach Bond State Memorial (Chester) Notably, this is the burial site of the first Governor of Illinois and of U.S. Senator Eli...View Details Evergreen Cemetery IL-3 north of downtown Chester | Chester, IL | 618-826-2721 |
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Mary's River Covered Bridge (Chester) Built in 1854 as part of a planked toll road between Bremen and Chester, it has recently b...View Details IL Rte 150E east of Chester | Chester, IL | 618-826-5000, ext 221 | |
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World's Largest Catsup Bottle (Collinsville) Looming over Collinsville, this is an internationally know roadside attraction that was ev...View Details Hwy. 159 | Collinsville, IL 62234 | 618-344-8775 |
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Gateway Geyser (E. St. Louis) The world's second tallest fountain is across from the Gateway Arch on the Mississippi riv...View Details 185 W. Trendley Ave. | E. St. Louis, IL | |
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Garrison Hill Cemetery (Ellis Grove) This cemetery was created when graves were moved from Kaskaskia Island to Fort Kaskaskia S...View Details 4372 Park Road | Ellis Grove, IL | 618-859-3741 |
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Civil War Fort (Germantown) Visit an exact replica of a Civil War Fort complete with a jail, one room home, livery and...View Details | Germantown, IL | 618-523-4560 | |
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Lock and Dam 27 (Granite City) Locks 26 and 27 are the largest locks in the inland waterway system. Lock 26 in Alton has ...View Details | Granite City, IL | 618-876-6400 |
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Cumberland Covered Bridge (Greenup) The Historic National Road follows Old Hwy. 40 across the state. As it goes through Greenu...View Details West of Greenup on Cumberland Rd. | Greenup, IL | 217-923-3401 | |
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Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial (Greenville) This honors generations of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country....View Details Greenville Chamber of Commerce | Greenville, IL | 618-664-9272 |
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Lincoln Historic Plaque (Greenville) Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas both spoke here during their historic U.S. Senate race...View Details 415 S. 5th St. | Greenville, IL | |
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Bosshard Monument (Highland) The monument is a tribute to Swiss poet Heinrich Bosshard, who wrote Semparcherlied here i...View Details Lindendale Park | Highland, IL | 618-654-3721 |
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Old Chain of Rocks Bridge (Madison) This bridge is one of the world's longest pedestrian/bicycle bridges and offers commanding...View Details | Madison, IL | 618-451-4838 | |
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Roadside Chapel (Nashville) This tiny treasure stands on stilts and offers respite for weary travelers....View Details I-64 at IL 127 Nashville Chamber of Commerce | Nashville, IL 62263 | 618-327-3700 |
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Burl Ives Grave (Newton) The legendary entertainer, Burl Ives, is buried in Mound Cemetery in Newton, near where he...View Details Mound Cemetery | Newton, IL | 618-783-3399 | |
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O'Fallon Veterans' Monument (O'Fallon) Visit the beautiful 15 pillar star-shaped monument. Lovely during the day and especially m...View Details Wesley Dr. | O'Fallon, IL | 618-632-3204 |
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White Squirrels (Olney) The discovery of white squirrels in the Olney area more than 100 years ago spawned local l...View Details Area Parks | Olney, IL | 618-395-7302 | |
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ASC Memorial Sculpture (Ruma) A statue in front of the convent of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ honors the five sis...View Details 2 Pioneer Lane | Ruma, IL | 618-282-6229 |
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Wabash Cannonball Bridge (Saint Francisville) Built in 1906 for the Big Four Railroad, the bridge is now a one lane toll bridge ($1). Tu...View Details St. Francisville Rd. | Saint Francisville, IL 62460 | |
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Richard Pollard's Yard Art (Salem) Take a self-guided tour anytime through the unusual artwork made from "found" objects. Don...View Details 1870 Broadway | Salem, IL 62881 | 618-548-1830 |
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Ripson Bridge (Sorento) Located north of Greenville in Sorento, this covered bridge holds festivals every year tha...View Details | Sorento, IL 62086 | 618-664-9272 | |
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Lincoln Marker (Vandalia) On a large natural stone in the Park, you can see the trail reported to have been used by ...View Details Rogier Park | Vandalia, IL | 618-283-2728 |
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Looking for Lincoln Storyboards (Vandalia) Ten storyboards depicting Abraham Lincoln's early years as a legislator are installed arou...View Details | Vandalia, IL | 618-283-2728 | |
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Madonna of the Trail (Vandalia) This is one of 12 statues in the U.S. which honors the pioneer women who traveled along th...View Details Vandalia Statehouse Grounds 315 W. Gallatin | Vandalia, IL | 618-283-1161 |
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Tribute to Farmers Monument (Vandalia) This impressive, black granite piece located on the grounds of Vandalia's Tourist Informat...View Details 1408 North Fifth Street | Vandalia, IL | 618-283-2728 |
