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One of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright called Illinois home—and filled it with some of his best works.
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The Effingham Country Courthouse Museum features displays on the military, Effingham County railroads and Effingham County history. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The courthouse was built in 1871 after Effingham was named the county seat. The courthouse retains a pristine exterior and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also features a museum inside. The museum displays two rooms devoted to the military, which gets changed throughout the year. It also has a room dedicated to the railroads in Effingham County. The Effingham County Courthouse is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March through October. The Courthouse Museum hosts several events throughout the year, including the annual Old Settler's Reunion.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00AM – 2:00PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00AM – 2:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Back and even brighter, the City of Effingham and the Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) are thrilled to announce another year of their Wonderland in Lights! Each year, they turn Community Park into a winter wonderland.
Read MoreKick off the holiday season in Effingham with our annual Hometown Christmas event. Bring the entire family to enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating and visits with Santa.
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Effingham Performance Center has a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests. It has affordable ticket prices for everyone to enjoy some of the hottest shows around.
Effingham Performance Center has a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests. It has affordable ticket prices for everyone to enjoy some of the hottest shows around.
Effingham Performance Center has a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests. It has affordable ticket prices for everyone to enjoy some of the hottest shows around.
Effingham Performance Center has a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests. It has affordable ticket prices for everyone to enjoy some of the hottest shows around.
Effingham Performance Center has a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests. It has affordable ticket prices for everyone to enjoy some of the hottest shows around.
Effingham Performance Center has a variety of entertainment for all ages and interests. It has affordable ticket prices for everyone to enjoy some of the hottest shows around.
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