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Effingham Performance Center is an event venue at 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL 62401. It is in Effingham County, about 95 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL 62401
- Phone
- (217) 540-2788
- 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)
About Effingham
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. routes, making it a key highway and rail hub. The city is famous for The Cross at the Crossroads, a 198-foot steel cross erected in 2001. Effingham also has a notable history, including a major fire at St. Anthony's Hospital in 1949 that influenced fire safety codes nationwide. Visitors can reach Effingham by car via multiple highways or by Amtrak passenger rail service. Nearby cities include St. Louis, about 95 miles away.
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.
Around Effingham
- The Cross at the Crossroads: A 198-foot steel cross erected in 2001, claimed to be the largest in the United States.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Effingham Performance Center located?
- Effingham Performance Center is at 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL 62401, in Effingham County.
- How do I get to Effingham Performance Center?
- Effingham is served by Interstate 57, Interstate 70, U.S. Route 45, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 32, Illinois Route 33. It is about 95 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Effingham?
- Places to see in Effingham include The Cross at the Crossroads.
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