Posts by admin
Standard Addition: Sears Homes
Beginning in 1917, Carlinville saw its population grow by one-third when Standard Oil of Indiana opened two new coal mines, causing a housing shortage. The solution to the housing crisis…
Read MoreMacoupin County Historical Society
The Anderson Mansion Museum consists of a two-story Victorian home filled with antiques and collectibles of the past. Built in 1883 as a one-story residence by John C. Anderson, it…
Read MoreLincoln Murals
Carlinville is the home of five murals created by artist David Bellm, a Carlinville native. The murals give a glimpse into Abraham Lincoln’s life in Illinois. There are three on…
Read MoreMacoupin County Visitors Center – Carlinville
Carlinville, with its quaint charm and historical influences is a powerhouse in Illinois history and fortunate to be located on Old Route 66. Mayor, Sarah Oswald, with the City Tourism…
Read More10th Annual Tour De Milk – 33 or 66 mile Bike Ride
Tour de Milk riders will travel through the old town of Schoper (now Standard City). In 1918, Standard Oil of Indiana bought several hundred acres of farmland from Thomas…
Read MoreAbout Us
The Carlinville Chamber of Commerce created this app for the community to share events, festivals, and gatherings. Carlinville is a town with a rich history dating back to 1829. Located…
Read MoreMacoupin County Fair
Macoupin County Fair 2024 “Uniting Agriculture, Family, and Community since 1852” Tuesday through Saturday, $10.00 per person; price includes parking and unlimited carnival rides Tickets can be purchased online or…
Read MoreFall Festival
Macoupin County Historical Society, Macoupin Agricultural Antique Association Illinois Valley Blacksmith Association 920 Breckenridge Street, Carlinville, IL September 21 & 22, 2024 9 am to 4 pm FREE PARKING AND…
Read More