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Main Street Center is an event venue at 400 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906. It is in Union County, about 44 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 400 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906
- Phone
- (618) 833-5225
- County
- Union County
- Distance
- about 44 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Anna
About Anna Anna is a small city in Union County, Illinois, with a population of about 4,200. It was established in 1854 after the Illinois Central Railroad arrived and incorporated in 1865. Named after Anna Davie, the wife of its founder, the town has a history rooted in agriculture, especially fruit farming and grape growing for winemaking. Anna is known for the Choate Mental Health and Development Center, Bunny Bread bakery, and historic sites like the Stinson Memorial Library and Anna Pottery. Located in Southern Illinois, Anna covers around 3.5 square miles and lies on a divide between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Visitors can reach Anna by rail via the Illinois Central Railroad. Nearby cities include Paducah, about 44 miles away.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Originally established due to the Illinois Central Railroad station
Around Anna
- Choate Mental Health and Development Center: A state facility opened in 1869, significant in the city's history.
- Stinson Memorial Library: Designed by Walter Burley Griffin and built in 1913-14, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Anna Pottery: Founded in 1859 by the Kirkpatrick brothers, known for collectible pottery pieces.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Main Street Center located?
- Main Street Center is at 400 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906, in Union County.
- What is there to see in Anna?
- Places to see in Anna include Choate Mental Health and Development Center, Stinson Memorial Library, Anna Pottery.
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