Fairmont
in Madison County of Illinois, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.909 and -90.214 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 54' 32" and W -90° 12' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:27 PM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 4:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Fairmont

Fairmont in Madison County (Illinois) is a city in United States about 708 mi (or 1,139 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Fairmont is now 11:27 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Fairmont, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lambert St Louis International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jerseyville, Edwardsville, St Louis, Clayton and Saint Charles. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 15%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hampton Inn - Suites St Louis-Alton IL

Address
2,9 mi
1904 Homer M Adams Parkway
62002 Alton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Alton

Address
4,4 mi
11 Crossroads Ct.
62002 Alton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN PREMIER ALTON ST

Address
4,4 mi
3559 COLLEGE AVENUE
62002 Alton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beall Mansion

Address
2,0 mi
407 East 12th Street
62002 ALTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 ALTON

Address
2,8 mi
1800 HOMER ADAMS PARKWAY
62002 Alton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN PLUS PARKWAY HTL

Address
2,9 mi
1900 HOMER ADAMS PARKWAY
62002 EAST ALTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Alton, Illinois - Official Teaser Trailer [HD]

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Godfrey, Illinois

Godfrey is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,982 at the 2010 census. Godfrey is located within the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

Located at 38.9481, -90.2028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Madison County, Illinois, Villages in Illinois, Populated places established in 1832, Illinois populated places on the Mississippi River

West Alton, Missouri

West Alton is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 522 at the 2010 census. It is located at the tip of the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

Located at 38.8678, -90.2258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in St. Charles County, Missouri, Missouri populated places on the Missouri River

Piasa

The Piasa or Piasa Bird is a Native American dragon depicted in one of two murals painted by Native Americans on bluffs (cliffsides) above the Mississippi River. Its original location was at the end of a chain of limestone bluffs in Madison County, Illinois at present-day Alton, Illinois.

Located at 38.8978, -90.199 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rock art in North America, Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America, American folklore legendary creatures, Archaeological sites in Illinois, Mythological hybrids, Madison County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Jersey County, Illinois, Legendary birds, Dragons

Old Clark Bridge

The Old Clark Bridge was a bridge that carried U.S. Route 67 across the Mississippi River between West Alton, Missouri and Alton, Illinois. It was constructed beginning in 1927, was replaced by the Clark Bridge and was demolished in 1994.

Located at 38.8836, -90.1825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Truss bridges, Road bridges in Illinois, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System, Bridges completed in 1928, Bridges in St. Charles County, Missouri, Road bridges in Missouri, Buildings and structures demolished in 1994, U.S. Route 67

WBGZ

WBGZ (1570 AM, "The Big Z") is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Alton, Illinois, United States, the station serves the northern St. Louis and Metro-East areas. The station is currently owned by Metroplex Communications, Inc. and features programing from Salem Communications. The station's slogan is "Radio for the River Bend. " It broadcasts local news, sports, and talk, primarily for the greater Alton area.

Located at 38.9289, -90.2175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Illinois, News and talk radio stations in the United States

Lock and Dam No. 26 (historical)

Lock and Dam No. 26 was a lock and dam located near Alton, Illinois on the Upper Mississippi River around river mile 202.5. Opened in 1938, its largest lock was 600 feet long. It was demolished in 1990 and replaced by the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, which is also known as Lock and Dam number 26...

Located at 38.8861, -90.1819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Madison County, Illinois, Mississippi River locks, Buildings and structures in St. Charles County, Missouri, Dams in Missouri, Dams in Illinois, United States Army Corps of Engineers dams, Transport infrastructure completed in 1938, Historic American Engineering Record in Illinois

Marquette Catholic High School (Alton, Illinois)

Marquette Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Alton, Illinois. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

Located at 38.8917, -90.1828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Alton, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1927, Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Illinois, Schools in Madison County, Illinois

WLCA

WLCA is a student-run radio station that is owned and operated by the Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois. It currently plays an alternative rock/college radio format. It can be heard in the northern St. Louis, Missouri market area, as well as the city of St. Louis and parts of the Metro-East area.

Located at 38.9492, -90.1965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College radio stations in Illinois, Modern rock radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1979


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Fairmount, Fairmont