Monks Mound, Fairmont City

Name: Monks Mound
Address: Collinsville Rd, Fairmont City, 62234, United States

#1 among attractions in Fairmont City

Top attraction, Park, Archaeological site, Native American architecture

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Monks Mound is the largest Pre-Columbian earthwork in the Americas and the largest pyramid north of Mesoamerica. The beginning of its construction dates from 900–955 CE. Located at the Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site near Collinsville, Illinois, the mound size was calculated in 1988 as about 100 feet high, 955 feet long including the access ramp at the southern end, and 775 feet wide. This makes Monks Mound roughly the same size at its base as the Great Pyramid of Giza. The perimeter of its base is larger than the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan. As a platform mound, the earthwork supported a wooden structure on the summit. ()

Alternative names: Built: 950 (1074 years ago)Elevation: 486 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°39'36"N, 90°3'44"W

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Collinsville RdFairmont City 62234 United States

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Monks Mound – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gateway Motorsports Park, Fairmount Park Racetrack, Mound 72, World's Largest Catsup Bottle.

4 miW
Racetrack, Sport venue, Sport
Gateway Motorsports Park, East St. Louis
103 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Madison, Illinois, just a stone's throw from the bustling city of East St. Louis, lies the adrenaline-fueled world of Gateway Motorsports Park. A mecca for car racing enthusiasts, this premier racing facility offers a high-octane experience for...
1.5 miE
Horse track, Gambling, Racetrack
Fairmount Park Racetrack, Collinsville
38 min walk • Fairmount Park Racetrack stands as a testament to the enduring allure of horse racing in the heart of Collinsville, Illinois. As a sports facility that has witnessed countless thundering hooves and cheering crowds, this racetrack is a staple for both local and visiting...
0.6 miS
Archaeological site
Mound 72, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
17 min walk • Mound 72 is a small ridgetop mound located roughly 850 meters to the south of Monks Mound at Cahokia Mounds near Collinsville, Illinois. Early in the site's history, the location began as a circle of 48 large wooden posts known as a "woodhenge".
4.3 miE
Tower, Novelty architecture
World's Largest Catsup Bottle, Collinsville
110 min walk • The Brooks Catsup Bottle water tower, trademarked "The World's Largest Catsup Bottle", is a water tower south of Collinsville, Illinois. It is claimed to be the largest catsup bottle in the world. As a prime example of mid-20th-century novelty architecture, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
5.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Majestic Theatre, St. Louis
144 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a historic movie theater located at 240–246 Collinsville Ave. in East St. Louis, Illinois. Built in 1928, the theater replaced a 1907 theater which had burned down.
5.7 miSW
Skyscraper
Spivey Building, St. Louis
146 min walk • The Spivey Building is a 12-story skyscraper located at 417 Missouri Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois. Built in 1927, the building is the only skyscraper ever constructed in East St. Louis. Architect Albert B. Frankel designed the building in the Commercial style.
7.6 miSE
38°34'50"N • 89°57'55"W
Centerfield Park, Fairview Heights
194 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Mini golf, Entertainment
4.2 miE
City hall, Romanesque architecture
Collinsville City Hall and Fire Station, Collinsville
106 min walk • The Collinsville City Hall and Fire Station are two connected buildings located at 125 Center St. in Collinsville, Illinois. The Italianate City Hall was built in 1885.
5.7 miSW
Romanesque architecture
Blair Historic District, Belleville
146 min walk • The Blair Historic District is a historic district located in downtown Belleville, Illinois. The district encompasses a mainly commercial area on the west side of the downtown area; it includes 78 buildings, 57 of which are contributing buildings.
3.8 miE
Greek Revival architecture
Daniel Dove Collins House, Collinsville
97 min walk • The Daniel Dove Collins House is a historic house located at 621 W. Main St. in Collinsville, Illinois. Daniel Dove Collins built the house in 1845 for himself and his wife. Collins, a cousin of the founders of Collinsville, was the first president of the then-village's Board of Trustees, and he held board meetings in his house.
4.9 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood, Georgian architecture
Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District, East St. Louis
126 min walk • The Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District is a residential historic district located on the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois. The district includes four houses as well as the sites of two demolished homes.