East St. Louis lies within the fertile American Bottom area of the present day Metro East area of St. Louis, Missouri. This name was given after the United States acquired the Louisiana …

Nov 3, 2025 · From parks to museums, East St. Louis offers a variety of attractions that can entertain and inspire. Take some time to enjoy the unique culture and history of this vibrant …

East Saint Louis, city, St. Clair county, southwestern Illinois, U.S. It lies along the Mississippi River opposite St. Louis, Missouri. About 1797 a ferry station was established on the site by Captain …

East St. Louis is a city located in St. Clair County, Illinois, directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. The city covers approximately 23 square miles.

Dec 31, 2002 · In 1959, the National Civic League named East St. Louis an All-America City, honoring its culture of civic excellence and the cooperative spirit among residents, businesses, …

East St. Louis, commonly abbreviated as " ESL ", is a city in Southern Illinois directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. It is a sprawling city with about 18,000 people, down from …

Aug 17, 2025 · A small city, East St. Louis residents and visitors have the luxury of experiencing their own town along with the big city of St. Louis, MO. East St. Louis has many of the typical …

Feb 18, 2025 · Nestled across the Mississippi River in Illinois from its famous western neighbor, East St. Louis and its rich history and culture often stand in the shadows of St. Louis. By 1920, …

East St. Louis is located in St. Clair County in southwestern Illinois, directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. The city forms part of the Metro-East region and the larger St. …

Located two miles north of East St. Louis, Illinois and three miles northeast of downtown St. Louis, Missouri, it is the oldest majority-Black incorporated town in the United States, founded by …