category : Arts
The Roscoe Misselhorn Art Gallery features over 2000 original works of renowned Southern Illinois sketch artist, Roscoe Misslehorn, as well as exhibits by contemporary artists. Misselhorn was a local artist who gained fame through his sketches of Illinois and Missouri historic locations. He was often called the Norman Rockwell of the Midwest.

The building is the GM and O Railroad Depot that was a location for the 1967 movie, "In the Heat of the Night."

Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 1pm-5pm. M-F: By appointment. Closed major holidays.
Address: 611 W. 2nd St.
Phone: 618-443-5668
Our Email: mgallery@egyptian.net
Our Website:www.egyptian.net/~mgallery/

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GM&O Depot Movie Location

In 1966 Sparta, Illinois became Sparta, Mississippi for a few months as the movie "In the Heat of the Night" was filmed here. After Sparta was selected as the location, the town'

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Alfred Brown Museum

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Roscoe Misselhorn Art Gallery

The Roscoe Misselhorn Art Gallery features over 2000

Sparta, IL Arts

Country Club Of Sparta

Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
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Roscoe Misselhorn Art Gallery

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