ancient ruins
Cahokia Mounds
The largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, featuring massive earthen mounds including 30-meter-tall Monks Mound, center of a Mississippian civilization metropolis.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Illinois, United States · North America
Wood River is worth a stop: 10 minutes from South Roxana, 23km from Cahokia Mounds.
Wood River is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 10,294, it is an important destination in North America.
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East Alton–Wood River High School is a public high school located in Wood River, Illinois, United States. The mascot is the Oilers which dates back to the time where the main employer was Standard Oil Company. The principal is Leigh Robinson, assisted by Mr. Gockel, and Dean / AD Mark Beatty. The superintendent is RobRead more
Miller. Notable alumni include 2024 Olympian Jayden Ulrich (Class of 2021), NFL referee Gary Lane (Class of 1961), and broadcaster Dewayne Staats (Class of 1970).
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Wood River is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.8612 latitude, -90.0976 longitude.
Wood River has a population of approximately 10,294 people, making it a town in United States.
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ancient ruins
The largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, featuring massive earthen mounds including 30-meter-tall Monks Mound, center of a Mississippian civilization metropolis.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Soaring 192-metre stainless steel catenary arch on the St Louis riverfront, the tallest man-made monument in the United States.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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