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Effingham, Illinois

  • National Road

    Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the national Road is the first interstate highway. It created a conduit for pioneers seeking a new life in a pristine world....
    National Road

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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

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

Things to do near Effingham, IL

Quail Creek Country Club & Resort

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Bond County One Room School Museum

The Bond County One Room School Museum is a living monument to the more than 72 one-story schools throughout the nation that ...

Clinton Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Three Swinging Bridges

Pontiac is the only city in central Illinois with three swinging bridges. One was built in the early 1900's....

Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial

This monument honors generations of soliders who sacraficed their lives for their country....