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Effingham County Fair Association
Effingham County Fairgrounds, 722 E Cumberland Rd, Altamont, IL 62411
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Effingham County Fair Association is an event venue at Effingham County Fairgrounds, 722 E Cumberland Rd, Altamont, IL 62411. It is in Effingham County, about 84 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- Effingham County Fairgrounds, 722 E Cumberland Rd, Altamont, IL 62411
- Phone
- (888) 854-3247
- County
- Effingham County
- Highways
- Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128
- Distance
- about 84 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Altamont
Altamont is a small city in Effingham County, Illinois, with a population of about 2,500. It became a city in 1901 after originally adopting a village government in 1872. Altamont is known for hosting the annual Effingham County Fair, which features country music, rodeos, and races. Visitors can also explore the Victorian-style Dr. Charles M. Wright House and the Ballard Nature Center, a large nature preserve. The city covers 1.49 square miles and is accessible via Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, and Illinois Route 128. Amtrak service is available 12 miles east in Effingham, connecting to Chicago and New Orleans. Nearby Effingham offers additional amenities and transportation options.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128
- Rail and air
- Amtrak service is available 12 miles east in Effingham, connecting to Chicago and New Orleans.
- Nearest city
- Effingham
Around Altamont
- Effingham County Fairgrounds: Hosts the annual Effingham County Fair with country music, rodeo, truck and tractor pulls, races, and demolition derby.
- Dr. Charles M. Wright House: A Victorian style home built in 1889, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Ballard Nature Center: A 217-acre nature preserve and educational center with woodlands, prairie, wetlands, and agricultural land.
- Gilbert Park: Largest park with baseball/softball diamonds, batting cage, playground, soccer field, and disc golf course.
- Schmidt Park: Features picnic pavilions and playground equipment.
- W.C. Klitzing Memorial Heritage Park: Includes play equipment, skateboard area, picnic tables, basketball court, and restrooms.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Effingham County Fair Association located?
- Effingham County Fair Association is at Effingham County Fairgrounds, 722 E Cumberland Rd, Altamont, IL 62411, in Effingham County.
- How do I get to Effingham County Fair Association?
- Altamont is served by Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128. It is about 84 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Altamont?
- Places to see in Altamont include Effingham County Fairgrounds, Dr. Charles M. Wright House, Ballard Nature Center, Gilbert Park, Schmidt Park.
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