Things to do in Carlinville
Beaver Dam State Park
Located 7 miles southwest of Carlinville in an Oak/Hickory woodland, Beaver Dam State Park offers a variety of recreational activities on its 750 acres. Among the most popular activities are fishing, picnicking, hiking, and tent and trailer camping. The combination of upland and bottomland woods, farmland, open fields, a lake and a marsh combine to provide habitat for many kinds of animals. Call (217) 854-6430 for more information.
Historic Downtown Carlinville
Carlinville's downtown is part of a large historic district which has been on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois since 1976. n addition to the historic buildings, the square is complimented by a beautiful gazebo which has become a popular site for a variety of local activities. Donated by the Millard family, the gazebo is a centerpiece for the community visible from all directions as you approach the square. Call (217) 854-6430 for more information.
126 East Main Street,, Carlinville, IL
Knight's Action, amusement park and water park
Knight's Action Park and Caribbean Water Adventure in Springfield is Central Illinois' favorite family fun spot. With over 62 acres of Splish-Splashin' Rip-Roarin' family fun, Call (217) 546-8881 for more information.
1700 Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL 62707
Macoupin County War Memorial
The Macoupin County War Memorial is a permanent reminder of county men and women who served in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Eight black, granite stones are etched with the names of the 630 county residents who served in all branches of the military. The memorial was spearheaded by Martin Rogers, a Carlinville native and WWII veteran, and stands in the southeast corner of the Macoupin County Courthouse grounds. It was completed in 1966. Call (217) 854-6430 for more information.
Sears Homes
Standard Addition is the largest single collection of Sears homes in the United States. Starting in 1917, Carlinville saw its population grow by one-third when Standard Oil of Indiana opened two new coal mines. This rapid growth in population, from 4,000 to nearly 6,000 people, caused an unforeseen and severe housing crisis. Standard Oil officials found a solution to this crisis in an unlikely place; Sears and Roebuck. For the first time, people could order home kits in a variety of models through the Sears mail order catalog. Eight different models were selected for Standard Addition, ranging in price from $3,000 to $4,000. Call (217) 854-6430 for more information.