Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville has become the premier destination for Southern Illinois natives looking for a change or those relocating to the Metro East from around the country.
A town of less than 25,000, Edwardsville embodies the hometown feel and urban amenities that are sought out by so many modern home buyers. A walk down Main Street in Edwardsville is like finding something that most thought had disappeared from American life, past bakeries, bookstores, artists, the local barber shop and a converted vaudeville theatre showcasing local and national acts as well as classic movies several nights a week.
Edwardsville is located thirty minutes from the St. Louis Arch and Scott Air Force Base.
Edwardsville is home to Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville, and the city is ranked among the nation’s top 25 safest college towns by Safewise in its 2019 Safest College Towns list.
The Edwardsville School District is recognized as one of the best districts in the state for academics, arts and athletics.
The Edwardsville Children’s Museum is a great resource for kids and families.
The Watershed Nature Center is home to over 40 acres of prairie, forest, and wetland habitats. The center features paved walking trails, a raised marsh walk, and a welcome center.
St. Louis Street in Edwardsville emerged from a farm road that began in 1809 and in the 1890’s, the road developed into today’s historic St. Louis Street, a street known for its large old trees and beautiful historic homes.
