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Derby's Community Hall is an event venue at 214 W High St, Du Quoin, IL 62832. It is in Perry County, about 68 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 214 W High St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
- County
- Perry County
- Distance
- about 68 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Du Quoin
Du Quoin is a small city in southeastern Perry County, Illinois, with a population of about 5,780. Founded in 1853 when the railroad arrived, it is named after Chief Jean Baptiste Ducoigne of the Kaskaskia people. The town grew near the historic Lusk's Ferry Road, an early route connecting Kaskaskia to the Ohio River. Du Quoin is known for the annual DuQuoin State Fair, which has been held since 1923, as well as historic racing events and the migration of Canada Geese in the spring. Visitors can reach Du Quoin by Amtrak rail service connecting to Carbondale and Chicago. The city covers around 7 square miles and is located about 68 miles from St. Louis.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Amtrak provides passenger rail service with connections to Carbondale and Chicago.
Around Du Quoin
- DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack: Hosts various racing events including USAC Silver Crown Series and ARCA Menards Series races.
- DuQuoin State Fair: An annual event held since 1923.
- Du Quoin area: Known for large populations of migrating and nesting Canada Geese in spring.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Derby's Community Hall located?
- Derby's Community Hall is at 214 W High St, Du Quoin, IL 62832, in Perry County.
- What is there to see in Du Quoin?
- Places to see in Du Quoin include DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack, DuQuoin State Fair, Du Quoin area.
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