Hickory Meadows - Unclaimed

Cravat, Hubbard Woods, Noltings and Baldwin Heights are residential areas within the rural landscape around Centralia, Walnut Hill and Irvington in southern Illinois. The region has a humid continental climate, with warm summers, cold winters and changing seasons. Centralia offers local shops, cafés and dining, while the surrounding communities have a quieter, more open setting and rely on nearby towns for a wider range of services. Parks and outdoor recreation in the area include Centralia’s parks and the trails and lake at Carlyle Lake, a regional destination for walking, boating and fishing. The area’s history is tied to southern Illinois communities and the rail and agricultural networks that shaped them. Driving is the most practical way to get around; road connections link the communities, while walking and cycling suit shorter trips where routes allow.