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Hartley Art Gallery & Event Center is an event venue at 100 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948. It is in Williamson County, about 55 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 100 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948
- Phone
- (618) 967-8142
- 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. Incorporated in 1900, it began as settlers on Herring’s Prairie, named after Isaac Herring, the first permanent settler. Herrin grew around coal mining after a coal vein was discovered in the 1890s. The city is known for its coal mining history and the 1922 Herrin massacre involving miners and guards. Herrin covers roughly 9.46 square miles in southern Illinois. Visitors can reach Herrin by the local shortline railroad operated by AMS Services or via the nearby Herrin-Marion airport. The city is close to Marion, Illinois, and within driving distance of larger cities like St. Louis and Evansville. White City Park is a notable nearby landmark.
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 Hartley Art Gallery & Event Center located?
- Hartley Art Gallery & Event Center is at 100 S 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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