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Take Action Today is an event venue at 410 W St Louis St, West Frankfort, IL 62896. It is in Franklin County, about 59 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 410 W St Louis St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
- Phone
- (618) 212-3171
- County
- Franklin County
- Distance
- about 59 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About West Frankfort
West Frankfort is a small city in Franklin County, Illinois, with a population of about 7,156. It began near forts built by the Jordan family around 1810 during Tecumseh's War. Originally called Frankfort, the town shifted westward after railroads connecting Chicago, Paducah, and Memphis were built. West Frankfort is known for its coal mining history, including several tragic mine explosions in 1929, 1947, and 1951. The city covers roughly 5 square miles and lies within the Metro Lakeland area of southern Illinois. Visitors can reach West Frankfort by railroads historically important to the region. Nearby attractions include Giant City State Park about 25 miles southwest and cities like Evansville, Paducah, and St. Louis within a few hours' drive.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Railroads linking Chicago, Paducah, and Memphis historically influenced the city’s development.
Around West Frankfort
- Frankfort Heights: Area of the original Frankfort settlement, known locally as The Heights.
- West Frankfort Junior High School: Served as a temporary morgue after the 1951 coal mine explosion.
- Candy Cane Lane: A large Christmas light display featured annually and recognized on national television.
- Giant City State Park: Located about 25 miles southwest, known for the longest totality during the 2017 solar eclipse.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Take Action Today located?
- Take Action Today is at 410 W St Louis St, West Frankfort, IL 62896, in Franklin County.
- What is there to see in West Frankfort?
- Places to see in West Frankfort include Frankfort Heights, West Frankfort Junior High School, Candy Cane Lane, Giant City State Park.
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