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Centralia Area Historical Museum is an event venue at 240 S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801. It is about 59 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 240 S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801
- Phone
- (618) 545-0657
- Counties
- Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
- Highways
- Interstate 64, Interstate 57, Highway 51
- Distance
- about 59 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Centralia
Centralia, Illinois, is a city founded in 1853 at the junction of two branches of the Illinois Central Railroad. It lies mainly in southwestern Marion County, extending into Clinton, Jefferson, and Washington counties, about 60 miles east of St. Louis. Centralia is known for its railroad origins, historic mining disaster in 1947, and its large carillon in Foundation Park. Visitors can reach Centralia via Interstate 64, Interstate 57, or Highway 51. The city also has a municipal airport and rail service by Canadian National. Nearby attractions include the Initial Point Monument marking Illinois land surveys and several parks such as Foundation Park and Fairview Park. Centralia’s historic downtown features notable architecture and landmarks reflecting its rich history.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 64, Interstate 57, Highway 51
- Rail and air
- Centralia Municipal Airport serves the city; rail lines are owned by Canadian National.
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, Missouri
Around Centralia
- Centralia Carillon: A large carillon with 65 bells, ranked eighth largest worldwide, located in Foundation Park.
- Fairview Park Steam Locomotive: One of two remaining Illinois Central Railroad 2500-class steam locomotives on display.
- Langenfeld Hotel: Historic hotel established in 1912, featured on postcards and part of the Commercial Historic District.
- Centralia Sentinel Building: Houses the local newspaper and features Egyptian Revival architecture.
- Foundation Park: A 235-acre park with hiking trails, fishing ponds, disc golf, and hosts the annual Balloon Fest and Fantasy of Lights.
- Fairview Park: Features sports fields, tennis courts, skate park, swimming pool, playgrounds, and picnic shelters.
- Centralia Recreational Complex: Indoor facility with walking track, basketball courts, swimming pools, and exercise rooms.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Centralia Area Historical Museum located?
- Centralia Area Historical Museum is at 240 S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801.
- How do I get to Centralia Area Historical Museum?
- Centralia is served by Interstate 64, Interstate 57, Highway 51. It is about 59 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Centralia?
- Places to see in Centralia include Centralia Carillon, Fairview Park Steam Locomotive, Langenfeld Hotel, Centralia Sentinel Building, Foundation Park.
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