SMITHTON HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

SMITHTON, IL

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Smithton Historical & Genealogical Society (SHGS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and genealogy of Smithton, Illinois and its surrounding communities. Founded in 2004, SHGS is located in the heart of Smithton and serves to educate, promote and preserve the rich heritage of the area.

The Society is a member of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and has a library and museum dedicated to preserving Smithton’s history and genealogy. SHGS library houses a variety of resources, including family histories, books, artifacts and documents. The library also offers access to an extensive collection of genealogical records, as well as a variety of research publications and databases.

The Society also hosts a wide range of educational and entertaining events, including monthly workshops and lectures, book signings, and more. SHGS also organizes field trips, including visits to historical sites, museums, and other venues.

The Society is open to the public and welcomes new members. Membership is free and members receive access to exclusive resources and events. The Society also welcomes donations of artifacts, documents and photographs of Smithton’s past. Donations help keep the Society’s collection up-to-date and provide a valuable resource for researchers and historians.

SMITHTON HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SMITHTON IL. US MID #8401701245

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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SMITHTON HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
115 MELINDA ST PO BOX 485
SMITHTON
IL
62285-0485

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MID # 8401701245
Name SMITHTON HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421654495
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.407344, -89.993787
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 503906
US Census Block: 3082