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Saline County Area Museum (Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum)
1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg, IL 62946
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About
Saline County Area Museum (Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum) is an event venue at 1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg, IL 62946. It is in Saline County, about 45 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg, IL 62946
- Phone
- (618) 926-6105
- County
- Saline County
- Highways
- U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 13, Illinois Route 145, Illinois Route 34
- Distance
- about 45 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Harrisburg
Harrisburg is a city in Saline County, Illinois, with a population of about 8,600. Incorporated in 1889, it sits in Southern Illinois near the Saline River valley and is known as the gateway to the Shawnee National Forest. The area was originally home to Algonquian tribes like the Shawnee before European settlers arrived in the late 1700s. Harrisburg grew through coal mining, brick factories, and sawmills, becoming a major coal distribution hub in the Midwest. It is accessible via U.S. Route 45 and Illinois Routes 13, 34, and 145. Nearby cities include Evansville, Indiana, about 55 miles northeast. Notable landmarks include the Crenshaw House and Crusoe’s Island sandstone bluff.
Getting there
- Highways
- U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 13, Illinois Route 145, Illinois Route 34
- Rail and air
- Historically served by the Cairo and Vincennes Railroad; current rail and air details not specified.
- Nearest city
- Evansville, Indiana (about 55 miles northeast)
Around Harrisburg
- Crenshaw House (Old Slave House): Historic site known for its connection to slavery.
- 60-foot sandstone bluff called Crusoe's Island: Geographical feature overlooking the Saline River valley.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Saline County Area Museum (Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum) located?
- Saline County Area Museum (Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum) is at 1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg, IL 62946, in Saline County.
- How do I get to Saline County Area Museum (Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum)?
- Harrisburg is served by U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 13, Illinois Route 145, Illinois Route 34. It is about 45 miles from Paducah.
- What is there to see in Harrisburg?
- Places to see in Harrisburg include Crenshaw House (Old Slave House), 60-foot sandstone bluff called Crusoe's Island.
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