About Albers, IL
Albers is located in the St. Louis, Missouri metro-area in Illinois known for its expanses of corn fields and coal mines. Local attractions include nearby Carlyle Lake and the Huegen Mercantile, formerly the Henry Toennies store, one of the longest operating stores of its kind in Illinois. Every July nearby Carlyle hosts the Clinton County Fair. Prominent local companies include Norfolk Southern and US Pallet Supply Inc. Nearby schools include Albers Elementary School and Wesclin Junior and Senior High School. When you visit Albers be sure to stop in at Shorty's Tavern for great food and an old school tavern atmosphere. Famous people from the area include the late American actor William Holden.
