Carlinville, IL
Located just 30 minutes from Springfield,
Carlinville, Illinois
is a quant, charming community rich in cultural and historical sites.
One of the premier attractions of this community is the historic
collection of Sears homes still in existence in the City's Standard
Addition.
Carlinville's Standard Addition is the largest collection of Sears
Catalog homes in existence in the country, with 152 of the original 156
mail order homes still standing. The homes were originally
purchased in 1917. The Standard Addition has been the source of many
books, documentaries and articles on Sears Homes.
Other historical highlights in Carlinville include the beautiful
bricked Historic
Square, featuring bricked paving and an elegant gazebo that houses
many community activities throughout the year. Other areas of
interest listed on the National Register of Historic Sites include The
Loomis House
on the Square, built in 1870, the
Macoupin
County Courthouse built in 1870 and the
Macoupin County
Jail completed in 1869. The city's
Anderson
Mansion features a museum chronicling the development of Macoupin
County and its citizens. And the
Historic Marker
marks the place where Abraham Lincoln once delivered a campaign speech
in the race of US Senate in 1858.
Carlinville prides itself on its excellent educational opportunities
for children from Early Childhood through Grade 12 offered by the
Carlinville Community
Public School District #1.
Blackburn College offers opportunity for secondary education right
in the community with 4-year degree programs available.
Carlinville also houses the Macoupin County site for
Lewis and Clark
Community College. A unique educational opportunity that
Carlinville is proud to offer is The
Macoupin County Center for the Developmentally Disabled.
Carlinville offers a 25-bed community hospital,
Carlinville Area Hospital, which
provides a wide range of patient services. Also found in
Carlinville are a variety of
Church
Communities to choose from. The citizens of Carlinville are
involved in numerous
festivals
that draw residents from surrounding communities throughout the year,
including their yearly Christmas Market, Spring and Fall Festivals and
Summer Concerts on the Square.
Many recreational opportunities are available at
Loveless Park
located within the community and
Beaver Dam State Park providing hiking and fishing opportunities
just 7 miles outside of the city.
Lake Williamson Christian
Center offers a myriad of family focused activities including
camping, motel-style lodging, indoor and outdoor pools, a waterslide and
lake.
Carlinville is a charming small community a short drive from
Springfield. It is not only rich in history, but community and
opportunity as well!
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