| 6 active listings near New Baden | |
|---|---|
| 👍 USDA, * Price Change, * New, * Sale Pending | |
| $275,000 | 👍 1006 E Cedar St |
| $259,900 | 👍* 302 N 8th St |
| $195,000 | 👍* 104 N 6th St |
| $175,000 | 👍* 301 W Hanover St |
| $129,900 | 👍 1194 Mary Irene St |
| $90,000 | 👍 202 W Hanover St |
Interested in fun facts and the history of New Baden, IL?
Then read on!
- New Baden is named after the town of Baden-Baden in Germany.
- The village was founded in 1855 as a railroad town, and it became a significant hub for the construction of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad.
- New Baden was home to the first high school in Clinton County, which opened in 1878.
- The village is known for its annual Dairy Day festival, which includes a parade, carnival, and live music.
- Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart visited New Baden in 1946 to film scenes for the movie "It's a Wonderful Life." The town's train depot served as one of the film's sets.
- New Baden is home to several parks, including Optimist Park, which features a splash pad, and Kaskaskia Reserve, which offers hiking trails and wetland habitats for wildlife viewing.