Carlinville, city in Illinois, United States
Carlinville is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, serving as the county seat with administrative functions for the surrounding area. The downtown area features historic structures arranged around a central square typical of small Midwestern communities.
Founded in the 1800s, this city grew as an administrative and trade center for the surrounding agricultural region. Its role as county seat shaped its physical development and economic importance throughout the following decades.
The city is easy to navigate since its main attractions are centered around the downtown square. Visitors should allow time for walking and exploring local shops and dining options at a relaxed pace.
Location: Macoupin County
Inception: 1865
Elevation above the sea: 189 m
Website: http://carlinville.com
GPS coordinates: 39.26667,-89.88333
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
Historic Route 66
30.3 km
Brown Shoe Company Factory
22.3 km
Beaver Dam State Park
10.1 km
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge
45.7 km
Soulsby Service Station
25.2 km
John C. Anderson House
2.7 km
Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel
44.1 km
Ripson Bridge
44.3 km
Jersey County Courthouse
41.8 km
Carlinville Historic District
1.8 km
Litchfield Public Library
22.1 km
Montgomery County Courthouse
35.6 km
Upper Alton Historic District
46.1 km
Samuel Moody Grubbs House
22.7 km
Salem Baptist Church
39.2 km
Hodges House
45.3 km
Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District
45.3 km
Bethalto Village Hall
42 km
Jerseyville Downtown Historic District
41.8 km
George Blackman House
35.9 km
Manske-Niemann Farm
22.3 km
Freeman-Brewer-Sawyer House
35.8 km
Litchfield Elks Lodge No. 654
22.1 km
Carlinville Chapter House
3.5 km
Hayward-Hill House
36.6 km
Macoupin County Historical Society Museum
2.6 km
Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
21.2 km
Sky View Drive-In
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