Cahokia Downs

Cahokia Downs was an American horse racing track located on Highway 15 near the town of , , . Run by the East St. Louis Jockey Club, the facility opened in 1954 and hosted both Standardbred harness racing and Thoroughbred flat racing events.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alorton and Centreville.

Village
was a village in , , . Incorporated in 1944, it was one of three municipalities that merged to form the city of Cahokia Heights on May 6, 2021; the other two were the village of and the city of . is situated 1½ miles northwest of Cahokia Downs.

Village
was a city in , , . The population was 5,309 in 2010, down from 5,951 at the 2000 census. Historically a predominantly Black and working-class community, has faced persistent environmental challenges stemming from economic disinvestment, redlining, and neglect by local and state governments. is situated 1½ miles west of Cahokia Downs.

Village
is a village in , , . It is part of Greater St. Louis. The population was 141 at the 2020 census, down from 159 in 2010. is situated 4 miles west of Cahokia Downs.

Cahokia Downs

Latitude
38.57533° or 38° 34′ 31″ north
Longitude
-90.09539° or 90° 5′ 43″ west
Elevation
413 feet (126 metres)
Open location code
86CFHWG3+4R
Geo­Names ID
4234976
Wiki­data ID
Q5017442
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