The National Register of Historic Places Plaque on the South Entry Post
When entering the Effingham County Museum, visitors notice the plaque located on one of the wooden pillars at the top of the enttry steps. The plaque indicates that the building is on the National Register of Historic Places, is the official list of our country’s historic buildings, districts, sites, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. That list was established as part of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and is overseen by the National Park Service. The National Register recognizes more than 90,000 properties for their significance in American history, architecture, art, archeology, engineering, and culture.
Effingham County Buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Name on the Register |
Image |
Date listed |
Location |
City or town |
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1 |
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September 11, 1985 |
110 E. Jefferson St. |
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2 |
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April 12, 2023 |
133 East Jefferson Ave. |
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3 |
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May 8, 1986 |
3 W. Jackson St. |
Hours & Location
100 E. Jefferson Ave.,
Effingham, IL 62401
Daytime Hours:
(January-February)- By appointment only and some special evening hours, TBA
Phone: 217.240.2471 to leave a message
(March through December)
Tuesday and Saturday 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Evening Hours:
6:00-7:00 p.m. on night of lecture series, November-March
Other times by appointment: Call (217)240-2471 to leave a message
ECCCMA Meeting Schedule
Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the court-house first floor courtroom. For information contact Delaine Donaldson, President at: delainedonaldson@mchsi.com.
General Membership Meetings are held once a month of the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the court-house first floor courtroom.
MISSON STATEMENT
Our MISSION is to preserve our Historic Register structure, to collect artifacts from county history, and to use them to educate our local and external communities, while immersed in the broader context of American history.
VISION STATEMENT
Our VISION is that the 1872 Effingham County Courthouse remains as an architectural gem that instills a sense of community pride and provides a venue to
educate and showcase the history, art, and transportation of Effingham County.
Get Involved
On November 11, 2012, the Museum opened its doors to the public. Currently there are exhibits on the first floor and the second floor. On the second floor there is exhibit space as well as room for lectures and other types of public gatherings.
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