Welcome to Belle Prairie City

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BellePrairieCityis a small town that lies in Hamilton County, Illinois and is located close to the City of Mount Vernon which is the larger population center in the area. Farming is the primary way people make a living in Belle Prairie City as is the case in the communities surrounding it.

When it comes to things to do and see aroundBelle Prairie City, Mount Vernonis the place to visit as the former is primarily a farming community.

If you are into Crappie fishing thenRendLakeboasts one of the best Crappie fishing venues in the State of Illinois. You can do Crappie fishing practically year round with the only thing that could hinder you would be if the lake is iced over. Rend lake is not too far south of Mount Vernon off of Interstate 57. If you are not sure about fishing for Crappie, there are guide services inMount Vernon that can help you.

The Mount Vernon Fire Museum of Southern Illinois is a place where you can see how the tools of firefighting have changed over the years. The museum has fire fighter-related photos that go back all the way to 1819. There are displays and photos of the progression of the profession of firefighting and there is even an old 1939 Diamond T fire engine on display.

This area is also wine country and you can sample some of the finest award-winning wines in Illinois at the Genkota Winery. This Winery was named after the two daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Bradley Drake: Gennifer and Dakota.