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Alwerdt Artworks Sculpture Park is an event venue at 8014 N 300th St, Altamont, IL 62411. It is in Effingham County, about 84 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 8014 N 300th St, Altamont, IL 62411
- Phone
- (618) 322-5798
- 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 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. Visitors can also explore the Victorian-style Dr. Charles M. Wright House and enjoy nature at the Ballard Nature Center, a 217-acre preserve. The city covers 1.49 square miles and is accessible via Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, and Illinois Route 128. Amtrak service is available 12 miles east in Effingham, connecting to Chicago and New Orleans. Nearby cities include Effingham and St. Louis, about 84 miles away.
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 Alwerdt Artworks Sculpture Park located?
- Alwerdt Artworks Sculpture Park is at 8014 N 300th St, Altamont, IL 62411, in Effingham County.
- How do I get to Alwerdt Artworks Sculpture Park?
- 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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