Highland, IL

Highland was founded in 1891 and is one of the oldest settlements in Illinois, founded by Swiss pioneers.

The town seamlessly combines pastoral small town living with the amenities normally only available in larger urban areas. The historic town square offers restaurants, a dance studio and the Lory Theater, one of the finest independent cinemas in the area.

Although you are less than thirty minutes from downtown St. Louis, Highland feels like it could be in another time and place.  

• Highland has exceptional schools and a strong athletic program.

• Silver Lake Park offers fishing, hiking, sand volleyball courts, an archery range, disc golf and more! 

• You won’t want to miss the weekly farmers market featuring locally grown produce and flowers.

• The Highland Community Pool is open to the public during the summertime. 

• Highland is just a short forty minute drive to Scott Air Force Base.