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Richland Heritage Museum Foundation is an event venue at 330 S Kitchell Ave, Olney, IL 62294. It is in Richland County, about 59 miles from Evansville.
- Address
- 330 S Kitchell Ave, Olney, IL 62294
- Phone
- (618) 395-1963
- County
- Richland County
- Distance
- about 59 miles from Evansville (straight line)
About Olney
Olney is a small town in Richland County, Illinois, with a population of about 8,864. It was incorporated in 1848 and serves as the county seat. The town’s history dates back to around 1815 when Thaddeus Morehouse built a log cabin hotel along a stagecoach route. Olney was named after Nathan Olney, a friend of Judge Aaron Shaw. The community is known for its unique albino grey squirrel population and its significant military contributions during the Civil War and both World Wars. Covering roughly 6.66 square miles, Olney is located near several cities, including Evansville, about 59 miles away, and St. Louis, 114 miles distant. Visitors can reach Olney by road, though no specific rail or air services are noted.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- WUSI-TV PBS affiliate studio and transmitter located outside town; no specific rail or air transport mentioned.
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- Where is Richland Heritage Museum Foundation located?
- Richland Heritage Museum Foundation is at 330 S Kitchell Ave, Olney, IL 62294, in Richland County.
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