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Effingham County Courthouse

The current Effingham County Courthouse was built in 1871 after Effingham was named the county seat. An earlier 1850's courthouse had been on the site. The courhouse retains a pristine exterior and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Effingham, IL Historic Courthouses

Sculpture on the Avenue

Twenty-six pieces of outdoor sculpture by Midwest artists are exhibited on the Avenues of downtown Effingham. The exhibit changes each July 1. There are several permanent pieces, but about 20

Effingham, IL Arts

Teutopolis Monastery Museum

The Teutopolis Monastery Museum displays early life in this German Catholic community, founded in 1838. The first Franciscans arrived in October of 1858, and the 3 priests and 6

Teutopolis, IL Museums


Altamont Living Museum

Now used as a theatre for live performances of music and drama or for exhibiting fine arts, this 1912 church gives you a taste of "old-time religion"

Altamont, IL Theatres

Ballard Nature Center

210 acres with a visitor center, exhibit displays and a library. 3

Altamont, IL Nature Centers

My Garage R&D Center / Corvette Museum

My Garage R&D Center showcases classic and one-of-a-kind corvettes, including Indy pace cars, racing machines, the last C-4 and the first 21st Century model, displayed in a unique 1950

Effingham, IL Museums


Alwerdt's Gardens

Stroll 4 acres of fragrant, uniquely landscaped herb, perennial, and ornamental gardens. There are 1,200+

Altamont, IL Botanical Gardens


Ben Winters' Steam Engine Musuem

Antique locomotives, steam-driven tractors and enormous stationery steam engine. Model train layout in the loft is a new feature. Ride through the orchards in one of Ben'

Altamont, IL Museums

Cardinal Golf Course

Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Effingham, IL Golf Courses

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