Effingham Recreational Center

Effingham Recreational Center is an event venue at 1906 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401. Events include recreational programs, activities, facilities. It is in Effingham County, about 95 miles from St. Louis.

Address

1906 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

Phone

(217) 342-4415

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)

Effingham is a town in Effingham County, Illinois, with a population of about 12,258. It was first settled in 1814 and called Broughton until 1859 when it became the county seat. The town is known as "The Crossroads of Opportunity" due to its location at the junction of major highways and railroads. Effingham covers roughly 10.56 square miles in South Central Illinois and is served by Interstates 57 and 70, along with several U.S. and state routes. Amtrak passenger trains also stop here. A notable landmark is The Cross at the Crossroads, a 198-foot steel cross built in 2001. Nearby cities include St. Louis, about 95 miles away, and Louisville, 162 miles distant.

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.