Effingham, Transportation hub in Illinois, United States.
The city stands at the intersection of Interstate 57 and Interstate 70, functioning as a major crossroads between Chicago and St. Louis.
Founded in 1814, Effingham developed from a railway junction where the Pennsylvania Railroad met the Illinois Central Railroad into a regional commercial center.
The Cross at the Crossroads, a 198-foot steel structure erected in 2001, stands as the largest cross in North America.
Residents and businesses benefit from online municipal services, including water bill payments, construction permits, and access to local regulations.
The St. Anthony's Hospital fire of 1949 led to significant changes in national fire safety codes after claiming 74 lives.
Location: Effingham County
Inception: 1814
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Website: https://effinghamil.com
GPS coordinates: 39.12080,-88.54580
Latest update: December 6, 2025 20:52
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