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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.

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Getting There & Details

Address
Route 40
Phone
217-849-3188
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While You're in Effingham

More Things to Do

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Finish Line Teletrack

Off-track betting.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Effingham County Courthouse

The current Effingham County Courthouse was built in 1871 after Effingham was named the county…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Effingham Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Cardinal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Upcoming Events

Events in Effingham

Sep
10
Illinois Old-Time Fiddlers Fundraiser at Culvers
Oct
3
Pre=-Contest Jam Party
Oct
3
Pre-Contest Jam Party
Oct
3
Clawhammer Banjo workshop
Oct
3
Intermediate Fiddle Workshop
Oct
3
Beginning Fiddle Workshop
Oct
4
Annual Illinois State Fiddle Contest
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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