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Southern Homestead Event Center
1323 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
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Southern Homestead Event Center is an event venue at 1323 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL 62832. It is in Perry County, about 68 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 1323 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
- Phone
- +16182983024
- County
- Perry County
- Distance
- about 68 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Du Quoin
Du Quoin is a small city in southeastern Perry County, Illinois, with a population of about 5,780. It was incorporated in 1853 when the railroad reached the area and is named after Chief Jean Baptiste Ducoigne of the Kaskaskia people. The town lies near the historic Lusk's Ferry Road, an early route connecting Kaskaskia to the Ohio River. Du Quoin is known for the annual DuQuoin State Fair, which has been held since 1923, and for its historic racing events. Amtrak provides passenger rail service connecting Du Quoin to Carbondale and Chicago. Nearby cities include St. Louis, about 68 miles away, and Evansville, 91 miles away. The area is also noted for large populations of migrating Canada Geese in spring.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Amtrak provides passenger rail service with connections to Carbondale and Chicago.
Around Du Quoin
- DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack: Hosts various racing events including USAC Silver Crown Series and ARCA Menards Series races.
- DuQuoin State Fair: An annual event held since 1923.
- Du Quoin area: Known for large populations of migrating and nesting Canada Geese in spring.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Southern Homestead Event Center located?
- Southern Homestead Event Center is at 1323 S Washington St, Du Quoin, IL 62832, in Perry County.
- What is there to see in Du Quoin?
- Places to see in Du Quoin include DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack, DuQuoin State Fair, Du Quoin area.
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