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Burgess Auditorium is an event venue at 1701 Wabash Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938. It is in Coles County, about 112 miles from Evansville.
- Address
- 1701 Wabash Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
- Phone
- (217) 235-5654
- County
- Coles County
- Distance
- about 112 miles from Evansville (straight line)
About Mattoon
Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, with a population of about 16,300. Incorporated in 1857, it developed at the crossing of two railroads in the 1850s and was named after railroad engineer William B. Mattoon in 1861. The town lies near the timberline dividing forested areas and the Grand Prairie region. Known as a railroad junction city, Mattoon has historic ties to Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. Visitors can explore landmarks like Allison–Cunningham Park, the first public park created in 1858, and the Essex House Hotel, where Lincoln and Douglas stayed before their 1858 debate. Mattoon is near Charleston and historically served by Illinois Central and Terre Haute and Alton Railroads. Nearby, an Amish community adds to the local culture.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Historically served by Illinois Central and Terre Haute and Alton Railroads; current rail and air access not specified.
- Nearest city
- Charleston
Around Mattoon
- Allison–Cunningham Park: The first public park created in 1858, still existing today.
- Essex House Hotel: Historic hotel where Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas stayed before their 1858 debate.
- Mural 'Civility': Located in Progress Square, commemorates the railroad arrival and local history.
- Flagpole from General Ulysses S. Grant's camp: Displayed at the Mattoon Public Library, marking Grant's first Civil War post.
- Allison–Cunningham Park: Historic park established in 1858.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Burgess Auditorium located?
- Burgess Auditorium is at 1701 Wabash Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, in Coles County.
- What is there to see in Mattoon?
- Places to see in Mattoon include Allison–Cunningham Park, Essex House Hotel, Mural 'Civility', Flagpole from General Ulysses S. Grant's camp, Allison–Cunningham Park.
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