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SHAC Event Center is an event venue at 123 W Davie St, Anna, IL 62906. It is in Union County, about 44 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 123 W Davie St, Anna, IL 62906
- 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. Established in 1854 after the Illinois Central Railroad arrived, it was incorporated in 1865 and named for Anna Davie, wife of founder Winstead Davie. The city has a strong agricultural background, especially in fruit farming and grape growing for winemaking. Anna is also known for the Choate Mental Health and Development Center, a state facility opened in 1869, and the Bunny Bread bakery, founded in 1925. Visitors can explore historic sites like the Stinson Memorial Library and Anna Pottery. Located in Southern Illinois, Anna lies near creeks that drain into the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. It is accessible by rail and is about 44 miles from Paducah and 96 miles from St. Louis.
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 SHAC Event Center located?
- SHAC Event Center is at 123 W Davie 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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