Glen Carbon, Illinois
Glen Carbon is a village of 13,977 people in Madison County, Illinois, founded in 1892.
Why visit Glen Carbon
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 105 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Edwardsville 12, Benjamin Stephenson House, Berleman House and Bohm Woods Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Glen Carbon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glen Carbon
Glen Carbon is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States, 14 miles (23 km) northeast of St. Louis. It is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The population was 13,842 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Glen Carbon, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
James F Metcalf Student Experimental Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
47 Circle Drive, Edwardville
Museums and landmarks20
Benjamin Stephenson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Edwardsville, Illinois, NRHP-listed
Berleman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Edwardsville Chapter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Glen Carbon Grade School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
School building in Glen Carbon, Illinois
Glen Carbon Village Hall and Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Government building in Glen Carbon, Illinois
John Weir House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
LeClaire Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Narodni Sin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
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St. Louis Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Edwardsville Arts Center
Museum · 2.1 mi
6165 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville
We-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Metro East Model Railroad Club
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Old Glen Carbon Village Hall and fire house.
180 Summit Avenue, Glen Carbon
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
JSC Boundless Playground
Playground · 2.0 mi
Wheelchair accessible play structures
6364 Center Grove Rd, Edwardsville
Elementary School Garden
Park · 0.6 mi
Glen Carbon Elementary School maintain this garden for the science curriculum. They call it the butterfly garden.
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes105
54th Street Grill and Bar
Restaurant · American, Bar And Grill · 2.6 mi
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
6660 Edwardsville Crossing Drive, Edwardsville
Su-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Dec 24 11:00-20:00; Dec 25 off
Bann Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.5 mi
4 Club Centre Court, Edwardsville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Bella Milano
Restaurant · Italian · 2.2 mi
1063 South State Rt 157, Edwardsville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.9 mi
249 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Doc's Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.3 mi
6108 Shoger Drive, Edwardsville
Mo-Fr 11:00 - 20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill
Restaurant · Seafood, Cajun · 2.8 mi
215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 2.5 mi
2386 Troy Road, Edwardsville
Mo-Su 11:00-24:00
Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza · 1.1 mi
2511 South State Route 157, Edwardsville
Su-Th 09:00-14:00
La Casa Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
201 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:00
Orient Wok Chop Suey
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.3 mi
6698 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su closed
93 more on the map.
History
In 1801, Colonel Samuel Judy received a military grant for 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land near the base of the bluffs just north of Judys Branch, and became one of the first permanent settlers of Madison County. The land was called Goshen Settlement, after the biblical land of Goshen. It was renamed "Glen Carbon" to reflect its coal mining heritage.
Glen Carbon was incorporated as a village in 1892. It operated many coal mines until 1958. The Madison Coal Corp. that helped to found the town, shut down in 1931. Another industry was the St. Louis Press Brick Company, which burned down in 1906.
Glen Carbon residents served during World War I. The city's Doughboy statue, which honors the sacrifice made by two of its residents, has been selected as part of a national competition for restoration as part of the nation's World War I centennial activities. It is now featured in the book, "100 Cities, 100 Memorials."
From the History section of Glen Carbon, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
5723 Heritage Crossing Drive, Glen Carbon
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
1000 Plummer Drive, Edwardsville
Churches and places of worship19
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
155 North Main St;North Main Street, Glen Carbon
Bluffview Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.0 mi
2052 North Bluff Road, Collinsville
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.2 mi
2250 South State Route 157, Glen Carbon
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging10
MotoMart Convenience Store
Gas station · 1.4 mi
1 Club Centre Court, Edwardsville
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare8
HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1188 South State Route 157, Edwardsville
Map of Glen Carbon
248 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 35°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 4.9 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alton - Melvin Price L&D (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Madison County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for tornados.
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Louis Regional Airport (ALN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Edwardsville 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Collinsville 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Fairview Heights 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- East St. Louis 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Alton 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- St. Louis 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Cahokia Heights 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Belleville 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Columbia 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Centralia 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Glen Carbon, Illinois (34993060711), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- John Weir House in Edwardsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Berleman House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edwardsville Chapter House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Narodni Sin, Rklawton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin Stephenson House (front), Rklawton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- E.M.West (627) and Ralph Griffin (705) Houses, Richardhberry, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cottages on Holyoke, Edwardsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Glen Carbon Grade School Front, Coalfather, CC BY-SA 3.0
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