Brooklyn in Illinois
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Venice, Illinois

Venice is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,890 at the 2010 census. The Venice Power Station, a combustion turbine generator (CTG)-type Ameren power plant, is located in Venice.

Located at 38.6739, -90.1678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Madison County, Illinois, Cities in Illinois, Illinois populated places on the Mississippi River, Communities on U.S. Route 66, Populated places in Illinois with African American majority populations

Brooklyn, Illinois

Brooklyn (popularly known as Lovejoy), is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. Located just 2 miles north of East St. Louis, Illinois and 3 miles northeast of Downtown St. Louis, Missouri, it is the oldest town incorporated by African Americans in the United States. It has the first African Methodist Episcopal Church, an independent denomination, built west of the Appalachian Mountains and the first in Illinois. Its motto is "Founded by Chance, Sustained by Courage".

Located at 38.6568, -90.1654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Populated places established in 1873, Populated places in St. Clair County, Illinois, Villages in Illinois, Populated places in Illinois with African American majority populations, Illinois populated places on the Mississippi River

New Mississippi River Bridge

The New Mississippi River Bridge is a bridge under construction across the Mississippi River between St. Clair County, Illinois and the city of St. Louis, Missouri. The structure will relieve traffic on nearby bridges, most importantly the Poplar Street Bridge, which carries I-55, I-64, I-70, and US 40. The bridge is of a cable-stayed design and will have a main span of 1,500 feet (457 m).

Located at 38.6444, -90.1783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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McKinley Bridge

The McKinley Bridge is a steel truss bridge across the Mississippi River. It connects northern portions of the city of St. Louis, Missouri with Venice, Illinois. It opened in 1910 and was taken out of service on October 30, 2001. The bridge was reopened for pedestrian and bicyclists on November 17, 2007 with a grand re-opening celebration. Since December 2007, McKinley has been open to vehicular traffic as well.

Located at 38.665, -90.1828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Road bridges in Illinois, Bridges over the Mississippi River, Bridges completed in 1910, Bridges on U.S. Route 66, Metro-East, Pedestrian bridges in Illinois, Bridges in St. Louis, Missouri, Road bridges in Missouri, Pedestrian bridges in Missouri, Road-rail bridges in the United States

Bloody Island (Mississippi River)

Bloody Island was a sandbar or "towhead" in the Mississippi River, opposite St. Louis, Missouri, which became densely wooded and a rendezvous for duelists because it was considered "neutral" and not under Missouri or Illinois control. Appearing first above water in 1798 its continuous growth menaced the harbor of St. Louis. In 1837 Capt. Robert E. Lee, of U.S.A.

Located at 38.6384, -90.1738 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Stites Township, St. Clair County, Illinois

Stites Township is located in St. Clair County, Illinois. The population was 679 at the 2000 census. Stites Township was originally named Brooklyn Township when it was reorganized from a portion of East St. Louis Township in February, 1888. Its name was changed to Stites in April, 1888.

Located at 38.6503, -90.1625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Townships in St. Clair County, Illinois

Near North Riverfront, St. Louis

Near North Riverfront is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Between 1990 and 2000 Near North Riverfront led the city in percentage population growth, growing 89% over the decade. Despite this large percentage growth, Near North Riverfront is largely non-residential and so the 89% pecentage gain represented a numerical gain of only 306 persons. The neighborhood is served by major city streets such as Tucker Boulevard, West Florissant Avenue, and Broadway Boulevard.

Located at 38.6595, -90.1902 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National City, Illinois

National City, Illinois is a suburb of East St. Louis, Illinois. Incorporated in 1907, it was a company town for the St. Louis National Stockyards Company. National City was annexed by nearby Fairmont City, Illinois not East St. Louis.

Located at 38.6456, -90.1608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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