Burklands Florist & Gifts

Burklands Florist & Gifts is an event venue at 311 S Rinehart St, Effingham, IL 62401. It is in Effingham County, about 95 miles from St. Louis.

Address

311 S Rinehart St, Effingham, IL 62401

Phone

(217) 342-4184

County

Effingham County

Highways

Interstate 57, Interstate 70, U.S. Route 45, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 32, Illinois Route 33

Distance

about 95 miles from St. Louis (straight line)

Effingham is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, with a population of about 12,258. Settled in 1814 and originally named Broughton, it became the county seat in 1859. Known as The Crossroads of Opportunity, Effingham sits at the junction of Interstates 57 and 70, along with several U.S. and state highways. It is also a major railroad hub served by Canadian National, CSX, and Amtrak passenger routes. A notable landmark is The Cross at the Crossroads, a 198-foot steel cross claimed to be the largest in the United States. Effingham covers roughly 10.56 square miles in South Central Illinois and is located about 95 miles from St. Louis and Evansville, making it accessible for travelers.

Getting there

Highways

Interstate 57, Interstate 70, U.S. Route 45, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 32, Illinois Route 33

Rail and air

Amtrak provides passenger rail service via the City of New Orleans, Saluki, and Illini routes; freight rail is served by Canadian National and CSX.