East St. LouisIllinois
East St. Louis or East Saint Louis, also known as ESTL, is a city in St.
Intro: Wikipedia
About East St. Louis
East St. Louis is a close-knit town in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 17,808.
East St. Louis holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,278 residents per square mile.
What Makes East St. Louis Unique
- The only place in America named East St. Louis — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,808.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in East St. Louis
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Katherine Dunham Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in East St. Louis
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in East St. Louis
- Annette Officer Elementary
- East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch
- Gordon Bush Alt Sch for Education
- SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis
- Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.