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Cross at the Crossroads

1900 Pike Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401

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The Cross at the Crossroads Welcome Center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during November to April. From May to October is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This site hosts several community events which includes Easter sunrise and memorial services.

Soaring nearly 200 feet into the Midwestern sky, the Cross is a landmark for the more than 19 million travelers who pass through Effingham each year along Interstates 57 and 70. Other features of the site include a visitor center, chapel and a 10 Commandments display.

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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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Mike Super at the Effingham Performance Center

Effingham Performance Center •  Feb 07 @ 7PM

Join "America's Favorite Mystifier" as he brings mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian to the Effingham Performance Center stage!

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