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Shawnee Hills Arts Council is an event venue at 125 W Davie St, Anna, IL 62906. It is in Union County, about 44 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 125 W Davie St, Anna, IL 62906
- Phone
- (904) 625-1109
- County
- Union County
- Distance
- about 44 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Anna
Anna is a small city in Union County, Illinois, with a population of about 4,222. Established in 1854 after the Illinois Central Railroad arrived, it was incorporated in 1865 and named for Anna Davie, the founder’s wife. The town has a history rooted in agriculture, especially fruit farming and grape growing for winemaking. Anna is also known for the Choate Mental Health and Development Center and the Bunny Bread bakery, which has been a local employer since 1925. Located in Southern Illinois, Anna lies on a divide between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Visitors can reach Anna by rail, following the route of the historic Illinois Central Railroad. Nearby cities include Paducah, Kentucky, about 44 miles away, and St. Louis, Missouri, roughly 96 miles to the northwest.
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 Shawnee Hills Arts Council located?
- Shawnee Hills Arts Council is at 125 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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