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West Frankfort Veterans’ Military Museum is an event venue at 100-198 S Anna St, West Frankfort, IL 62896. It is in Franklin County, about 59 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 100-198 S Anna St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
- 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 and grew around the original settlement called Frankfort. The city developed further when railroad tracks were laid west of Frankfort, shifting business and residents to West Frankfort. Known for its coal mining history, the town experienced several tragic mine explosions in 1929, 1947, and 1951. It also gained attention for the 1925 Tri-State Tornado and the annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas light display. Located in southern Illinois within the Metro Lakeland area, West Frankfort is accessible via historic railroads connecting Chicago, Paducah, and Memphis. Nearby is Giant City State Park, about 25 miles southwest.
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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- Where is West Frankfort Veterans’ Military Museum located?
- West Frankfort Veterans’ Military Museum is at 100-198 S Anna 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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