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Effingham County Courthouse

E. Jefferson Ave. , Effingham, IL 62401

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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.

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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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Chris Janson at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Jan 30 @ 7PM

Join ACM award-winner Chris Janson for an evening of his greatest hits including "Drunk Girl" and his chart-topping, platinum smash "Buy Me A Boat."

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Rodney Carrington at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Jan 31 @ 7PM

Rodney Carrington brings his one-of-a-kind mix of stand-up and country music to the stage with bold humor and hilarious songs. From Netflix specials to chart-topping albums,…

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Hee Haw Honey Reunion at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Feb 06 @ 7PM

The cast of Hee Haw invites you to celebrate the magic and mayhem of the longest running country variety show in the history of television! It's…

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