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Dotty Event Center is an event venue at 210 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948. It is in Williamson County, about 55 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 210 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948
- Phone
- (618) 988-2192
- County
- Williamson County
- Distance
- about 55 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Herrin
Herrin is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, with a population of about 12,271. It began as settlers on Herring's Prairie, named after Isaac Herring, the first permanent settler. Herrin grew around coal mining in the 1890s and was incorporated as a city in 1900. The town is known for its coal mining history and the 1922 Herrin massacre. Herrin covers nearly 9.5 square miles in southern Illinois and supports manufacturing industries served by a local shortline railroad. Visitors can reach Herrin by rail via the AMS Services shortline or by air through the nearby Herrin-Marion airport. The city is close to Marion, Illinois, and within driving distance of St. Louis and Evansville.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Local shortline railroad operated by AMS Services; Herrin-Marion airport nearby
- Nearest city
- Marion, Illinois
Around Herrin
- White City Park: A recreational park opened in 1924 featuring a saltwater swimming pool, rides, and a theater where famous musicians performed.
- Herrin Railroad: Originally part of the Chicago and Carbondale Railroad, now operated as a shortline serving local industries.
- White City Park: Historic park with swimming pool and entertainment facilities.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Dotty Event Center located?
- Dotty Event Center is at 210 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948, in Williamson County.
- What is there to see in Herrin?
- Places to see in Herrin include White City Park, Herrin Railroad, White City Park.
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