Effingham County Courthouse
E. Jefferson Ave. , Effingham, IL 62401
Historic Sites
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.
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- Mon: Closed
- Tue: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Wed: Closed
- Thu: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Sun: Closed
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Christmas with Elvis at the Effingham Performance Center
Effingham Performance Center • Dec 20 @ 7PM
Join Scott Wattles and The Blue Suede Crew for an unforgettable evening of holiday entertainment featuring the music of Elvis Presley!
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Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra at the Effingham Performance Center
Effingham Performance Center • Jan 23 @ 7PM
Join Matt Dusk for an evening celebrating one of music's most elegant eras as he pays homage to his hero, Frank Sinatra.
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John Crist at the Effingham Performance Center
Effingham Performance Center • Jan 24 @ 7PM
Comedian John Crist brings his Jokes for Humans tour to the Effingham Performance Center stage with fresh, clean, and hilariously relatable material.
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