Glen Carbon

The town was founded in 1892 as one of the first permanent settlements in Madison County. Named Glen Carbon in honor of its coal mining heritage, it was a popular hub for settlers to the area.

The railroad operated in the town until 2000 and was also a central feature of the town's character and economy. Today, Glen Carbon has over 300 businesses that call it home. With sought-after residential neighborhoods, exceptional schools, shopping, dining, and recreation, Glen Carbon was named by CNN Money as one of the top 100 places to live in the US.

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