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Old Firehouse Event Center is an event venue at 108 N Emma St, West Frankfort, IL 62896. It is in Franklin County, about 59 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 108 N Emma St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
- Phone
- +16187274025
- County
- Franklin County
- Distance
- about 59 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About West Frankfort
West Frankfort is a small city in Franklin County, Illinois, with a population of about 7,156. It began near forts built by the Jordan family around 1810 during Tecumseh’s War. The original settlement, Frankfort, was once the county seat, but the city of West Frankfort grew after railroad tracks were laid west of Frankfort. The town is known for its coal mining history and tragic mine explosions in 1929, 1947, and 1951. It also gained attention for the 1925 Tri-State Tornado and the annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas light display. West Frankfort is located in southern Illinois within the Metro Lakeland area. Nearby is Giant City State Park, about 25 miles southwest. The city is accessible via historic railroads linking Chicago, Paducah, and Memphis.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Railroads linking Chicago, Paducah, and Memphis historically influenced the city’s development.
Around West Frankfort
- Frankfort Heights: Area of the original Frankfort settlement, known locally as The Heights.
- West Frankfort Junior High School: Served as a temporary morgue after the 1951 coal mine explosion.
- Candy Cane Lane: A large Christmas light display featured annually and recognized on national television.
- Giant City State Park: Located about 25 miles southwest, known for the longest totality during the 2017 solar eclipse.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Old Firehouse Event Center located?
- Old Firehouse Event Center is at 108 N Emma St, West Frankfort, IL 62896, in Franklin County.
- What is there to see in West Frankfort?
- Places to see in West Frankfort include Frankfort Heights, West Frankfort Junior High School, Candy Cane Lane, Giant City State Park.
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