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Altamont Living Museum is an event venue at 102 S Main St, Altamont, IL 62411. It is in Effingham County, about 84 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 102 S Main St, Altamont, IL 62411
- Phone
- (618) 483-3333
- County
- Effingham County
- Highways
- Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128
- Distance
- about 84 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Altamont
Altamont is a small city in Effingham County, Illinois, with a population of about 2,500. It covers 1.49 square miles of land and became a city in 1901 after adopting a city form of government. Altamont is known for hosting the Effingham County Fair, which features country music, rodeo events, and races. The city also has a Victorian historic home called the Dr. Charles M. Wright House and the Ballard Nature Center, a large nature preserve. Visitors can reach Altamont via Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, or Illinois Route 128. The nearest city is Effingham, located 12 miles east, where Amtrak service connects to Chicago and New Orleans. Nearby cities include St. Louis and Louisville.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128
- Rail and air
- Amtrak service is available 12 miles east in Effingham, connecting to Chicago and New Orleans.
- Nearest city
- Effingham
Around Altamont
- Effingham County Fairgrounds: Hosts the annual Effingham County Fair with country music, rodeo, truck and tractor pulls, races, and demolition derby.
- Dr. Charles M. Wright House: A Victorian style home built in 1889, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Ballard Nature Center: A 217-acre nature preserve and educational center with woodlands, prairie, wetlands, and agricultural land.
- Gilbert Park: Largest park with baseball/softball diamonds, batting cage, playground, soccer field, and disc golf course.
- Schmidt Park: Features picnic pavilions and playground equipment.
- W.C. Klitzing Memorial Heritage Park: Includes play equipment, skateboard area, picnic tables, basketball court, and restrooms.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Altamont Living Museum located?
- Altamont Living Museum is at 102 S Main St, Altamont, IL 62411, in Effingham County.
- How do I get to Altamont Living Museum?
- Altamont is served by Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128. It is about 84 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Altamont?
- Places to see in Altamont include Effingham County Fairgrounds, Dr. Charles M. Wright House, Ballard Nature Center, Gilbert Park, Schmidt Park.
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