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Southern Illinois Center is an event venue at 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, IL 62832. Events include Event rentals, Concert announcements, Competitions. It is in Perry County, about 68 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, IL 62832
- Phone
- (618) 542-1515
- County
- Perry County
- Distance
- about 68 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
- Book or inquire
- https://dsf.illinois.gov/non-fair-events/rentals.html
About Du Quoin
About Du Quoin Du Quoin is a small city in Perry County, Illinois, with a population of about 5,780. It was incorporated in 1853 when the railroad reached the area. The city is named after Chief Jean Baptiste Ducoigne of the Kaskaskia people and is located near the historic Lusk's Ferry Road, an early route connecting Kaskaskia to the Ohio River. Du Quoin covers around seven square miles in southeastern Perry County. It is known for the DuQuoin State Fair, which has been held annually since 1923, and for historic racing events. Visitors can reach Du Quoin by Amtrak rail service with connections to Carbondale and Chicago. Nearby cities include St. Louis, about 68 miles away.
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 Illinois Center located?
- Southern Illinois Center is at 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, IL 62832, in Perry County.
- What kinds of events does Southern Illinois Center host?
- Event rentals, Concert announcements, Competitions.
- 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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