Mount Clare, IL
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- 645 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Mount Clare is a small, quiet village in Macoupin County, nestled in southwestern Illinois right next to Benld and two miles south of Gillespie. The community took shape in the early 1900s around the Superior Coal Company's Mine No. 3 and took its name from early landowner Clare Dorsey. The mining boom eventually faded, leaving behind a peaceful, close-knit rural neighborhood.
For anyone considering a move, Mount Clare offers an affordable, low-traffic setting with easy connections to surrounding towns for schooling, shopping, and dining. Illinois Route 4 runs along the east side of town, giving residents a straightforward route toward Litchfield, Springfield, or the greater St. Louis area. It is a relaxed spot where you can enjoy quiet country living while staying within a short drive of everyday conveniences.
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