Editing Glen Carbon, Illinois

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'''Glen Carbon''' is a village in [[Madison County, Illinois|Madison County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]], {{convert|14|mi}} northeast of [[St. Louis]]. It is part of the [[Greater St. Louis|St. Louis metropolitan area]]. The population was 13,842 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020"/>

==History==
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In 1801, Colonel [[Samuel Judy]] received a military grant for {{convert|100|acre|km2}} of land near the base of the bluffs just north of Judys Branch, and became one of the first permanent settlers of Madison County. The land was called [[Goshen Settlement]], after the biblical [[land of Goshen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lib.niu.edu/1999/ihy99122.html |title=The Goshen Settlement and Samuel Judy |website=Lib.niu.edu |access-date=December 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016024540/http://www.lib.niu.edu/1999/ihy99122.html |archive-date=October 16, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> It was renamed "Glen Carbon" to reflect its [[coal mining]] heritage.

Glen Carbon was incorporated as a village in 1892.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/centennialhistor01nort | title=Centennial History of Madison County, Illinois, and Its People, 1812 to 1912 | publisher=The Lewis Publishing Co. | author=Norton, William T. | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/centennialhistor01nort/page/618 618]}}</ref> It operated many coal mines until the last one shut down in 1934. Another industry was the St. Louis brick company, which burned down in the 1930s; then, right after being rebuilt, it burned down and was never rebuilt again.

Glen Carbon residents served during [[World War I]]. The city's [[Doughboy]] statue, which honors the sacrifice made by two of its residents, has been selected as part of a national competition for restoration as part of the nation's World War I centennial activities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-wwi-centennial-met-20170927-story.html|title=For WWI centennial, six Illinois memorials to get restoration funds|first=Gregory|last=Pratt|website=Chicagotribune.com}}</ref>

Three railroads once served Glen Carbon. The [[Illinois Central Railroad]], now the Ronald J. Foster Sr. Heritage Bike Trail, became one of the first [[rails to trails]] projects in the US, in 1992. The other two lines were the [[Norfolk Southern]] line and the [[Chicago and North Western]] line, which ran parallel with each other the entire way through Glen Carbon, and stopped operating in Glen Carbon in March 2000. The Nickel Plate Bike Trail follows both of those right-of-ways, switching back and forth between the NS and CNW lines the whole way through Glen Carbon.

===Heritage Museum===
Originally built in 1914, this building began as School Street in what is considered "Old Town" Glen Carbon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.glen-carbon.il.us/891/Heritage-Museum-and-Log-Cabin|title=Heritage Museum &#124; Glen Carbon, IL - Official Website|website=Glen-carbon.il.us}}</ref>

Exhibits include:
*Artifacts that stress the importance of the railroads and coal mines
*Military memorabilia from Glen Carbon's veterans
*Historical photograph collection
*Baseball memorabilia
*Military memorabilia owned by World War II drama actor Colin W. Houston
*Native American stone tool collection<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/list/|title=Visit Your Favorite Museum for Free on Museum Day &#124; Museum Day|website=Smithsonianmag.com}}</ref>

===Yanda Log Cabin===
The Yanda Log Cabin is a satellite addition to the Heritage Museum.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.illinoisroute66.org/What-to-See/Details/ArticleID/4051/Yanda-Log-Cabin|title=Yanda Log Cabin|website=Illinoisroute66.org}}</ref> In February 2017, the cabin received a historical recognition plaque from the [[National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century]] organization.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Yanda-Log-Cabin-receives-recognition-10942596.php|title=Yanda Log Cabin receives recognition|date=February 18, 2017|newspaper=[[The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]}}</ref> The Yanda Log Cabin was built around 1853 by William and Anna Zrala Yanda. They immigrated from Bohemia, Austria and plied their blacksmithing trade on this offshoot of the Goshen Road. The family handed the home down through the generations before selling it in the 1940s.

In 1989, the home was scheduled to serve as a practice burn for the local fire department. The Historical and Museum Commission found out about this and worked to save the building. The Village of Glen Carbon purchased the cabin so that it could be restored by volunteers and used as a gathering place for residents.

==Geography==
Glen Carbon is located southwest of the center of Madison County at {{coord|38|45|35|N|89|58|9|W|type:city}} (38.759801, -89.969204).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered to the north by [[Edwardsville, Illinois|Edwardsville]], the [[county seat]], to the southeast by [[Troy, Illinois|Troy]], to the south by [[Maryville, Illinois|Maryville]], and to the west by [[Pontoon Beach, Illinois|Pontoon Beach]]. [[Interstate 270 (Missouri–Illinois)|Interstate 270]] passes through the village north of its center, with access from exits 9 and 12. I-270 leads west {{convert|19|mi}} to [[Florissant, Missouri]], and east {{convert|4|mi|0}} to [[Interstate 70]], which continues east {{convert|50|mi}} to [[Vandalia, Illinois|Vandalia]]. [[Illinois Route 157]] passes through the west side of the village, leading northeast {{convert|6|mi|0}} to the center of Edwardsville and south {{convert|5|mi|0}} to the west side of [[Collinsville, Illinois|Collinsville]], while [[Illinois Route 159]] passes through the east side of the village, leading north to the center of Edwardsville and south {{convert|6|mi|0}} to the center of Collinsville.

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], Glen Carbon has a total area of {{convert|10.37|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|10.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are land and {{convert|0.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, or 1.12%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> Judys Branch passes through the village just south of its center, leading west into the [[Mississippi River]] valley lowlands.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 1348
|1910= 1220
|1920= 1323
|1930= 1340
|1940= 1091
|1950= 1176
|1960= 1241
|1970= 1897
|1980= 5197
|1990= 7731
|2000= 10425
|2010= 12934
|2020= 13842
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 10,425 people, 4,011 households, and 2,815 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,405.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,236 housing units at an average density of {{convert|571.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 89.09% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.96% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.20% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.41% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.17% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 1.50% of the population.

There were 4,011 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $55,841, and the median income for a family was $72,182. Males had a median income of $50,086 versus $31,689 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $26,374. About 3.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Parks and recreation==
The Village of Glen Carbon operates three parks and the Ronald J. Foster Sr. Heritage Trail, an {{convert|11|mi|km|adj=on}} trail dedicated to the former mayor in 1991. It follows the old [[Illinois Central Railroad]] right-of-way that once served Glen Carbon. In November 2021, Madison County Transit and the Glen Carbon Historical and Museum Commission worked to establish historical markers along the trail that highlight places of importance to Glen Carbon's early history. The signs include information about the sites and photos.

===Miner Park===
Miner Park is located in the Old Town section. The entrance to the park is located between the American Legion Post and the Glen Carbon Centennial Library. This is the main park in Glen Carbon, with direct access to the Nickel Plate Bike Trail, a {{convert|15|mi|adj=on}} trail that follows the old [[Chicago & North Western]] and [[Norfolk Southern]] rights-of-way. The CNW & NS Railroads served Glen Carbon until March 2000.

The facilities available are:
*Comfort stations
*Barbecue [[grill (cooking)|grills]]
*Passive areas to view [[wildlife]]
*Variety of [[playground]] equipment
*Sheltered [[pavilion]]s
*[[Band stand]] for special events
*Lighted [[baseball field]]s
*Large [[parking lot]]
*[[Basketball]]
*[[Concession stand]] for [[baseball]] games
*[[Sandpit|Sandbox]]
*[[Bench (furniture)|Bench]]es
*Old [[caboose]] with [[railway signal|signal]] by it
*Kiddie Play set
*Beautiful entrance with historic signs about Glen Carbon and colorful flowers
*Tennis courts
*A [[tetherball]]

===Schon Park===
Schon Park is the newest park in Glen Carbon. It was opened in 2013, with pavilions, benches, a walking trail and a pond within its limits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.glen-carbon.il.us/877/Parks|title=Parks &#124; Glen Carbon, IL - Official Website|website=Glen-carbon.il.us}}</ref> The park sits on 36 acres of land, across from St. Cecelia Church and Village Hall on Glen Carbon Road. The ground breaking for the second phase of the park was on May 25, 2018.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Schon-Park-groundbreaking-set-12926195.php|title=Schon Park groundbreaking set|date=May 18, 2018|newspaper=[[The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]}}</ref> The second phase construction will include the building of concrete paths, parking lot, underground utilities, a restroom facility and playground.<ref name="auto"/> The final plan for the park includes bicycle and walking trails, baseball diamond, batting cages, basketball and tennis courts, splash pad, toddler playground and concession stand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.makeschonparkshine.com/park-plans|title=Park Plans - Make Schon Park Shine! - Glen Carbon, Illinois|website=Makeschonparkshine.com}}</ref>

Facilities:
*Playground
*Restroom Facility
*Bicycle and walking trails
*Parking Area 
*Access to Ronald J. Foster Sr. Heritage Trail

===Village Hall Park===
Village Hall Park is a {{convert|3|acre|m2|adj=on}} facility located directly behind the [[Village hall|Village Hall]] at 151 North Main Street. This park is the main sporting and recreational complex in Glen Carbon.

Facilities:
*Tennis courts
*Lighted baseball field
*Concession stand
*Comfort stations
*Little folks playground
*Sheltered pavilions

===Citizen Park===
Citizen Park was formerly located behind Fire Station #1 and off Main Street in Old Town. It serves as the construction site to the new Fire Station #1. Its groundbreaking ceremony took place on September 18, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Ground-broken-for-new-Glen-Carbon-fire-station-13241370.php|title=Ground broken for new Glen Carbon fire station|first=John|last=Sommerhof|date=September 19, 2018|newspaper=[[The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]}}</ref>  The entrance to the Ronald J. Foster Sr. Heritage Trail remains open and available.

===Glen Carbon Centennial Library===
In 2002 village residents passed a $2.6 million bond issue to build a new library. After nearly two years of construction, the library opened its 14,000 square foot facility on October 4, 2004, located on Main Street adjacent to the town's historic covered bridge. The library was featured in the Spring 2006 ''ILA Reporter'' article highlighting innovative library buildings, and was named the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and ''Library Journal''{{'}}s Best Small Library in America 2010.

==Education==
Glen Carbon is served by the Edwardsville Community Unit District 7 School System of elementary, middle and high school education. It is one of the top-rated school districts in Illinois,<ref>Crawford, Amy,[http://www.usa.com/school-district-1713530.htm ''Edwardsville School District 7 National Ranking''], USA.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.</ref> educating students since 1864.

Glen Carbon is also home to [[Father McGivney Catholic High School]], which was established in 2012. In 2015, the school earned its first state title in Bass Fishing.

==Notable people==
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* [[Glenn Bradford]], Illinois politician and lawyer
* [[A. J. Epenesa]], [[University of Iowa football]] defensive lineman
* [[Johnny Lucas (baseball)|Johnny Lucas]], outfielder for the [[Boston Red Sox]]; born in Glen Carbon

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==External links==
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* {{Official website|www.glen-carbon.il.us}}
* [http://www.makeschonparkshine.com Schon Park]
* [http://glencarbonlibrary.org/ Glen Carbon Library]

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