The Halloween Parade is a yearly event, this year sponsored by the Masons. Judging is held in different categories and awards presented. This year's parade featured several marching bands, floats, tractors, horses, and, of course, people in costumes.
No parade in Altamont would be complete without Mr. Wendling and his high wheel bicycle!
Debby Frailey and Sallie Trier have a total of 37 years experience in Real Estate helping their clients sell or purchase real estate. They both work in the Effingham and Fayette County areas and will also refer their clients to other agents if they are moving out of the area.
305 E. Cumberland Rd. Altamont, IL 62411
One of Altamont's treasures is the Wright Mansion. It was built in 1889 by Dr. Charles Wright and was later occupied by his son and then his grandson, both also named Charles. It was the first home in Altamont to have a gas lighting system, indoor plumbing and a central steam-heating system. The house is one of only two buildings in the county to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Charles II was also a doctor. A medical office is present on the second floor of the home and early medical equipment is preserved there.
"Don't spend more than you have to!" Found on Rt. 40, across from the Grade School, JJ's Best Buys is owned by Jim and Becky Jewell. They offer used furniture and appliances. They also offer used and wholesale appliance parts.
The Rock Fitness Center is owned by Dr. Rob Frost and his wife, Leigh. The Fitness Center features a wide variety of fitness equipment. Different memberships are available-- single and family. For a $2.00 fee, a 24 hour access key is offered for those who like to work-out early or late! 
The Effingham County Fair is held each year during the first week in August. It is an agricultural/4-H fair and is one of the larger fairs in Southern Illinois.
The Effingham Fairgrounds features a large Grandstand where concerts are shown, along with the annual Fair Queen pageant, tractor pulls, a rough stock rodeo, and the demo derby.
Becker's Laundromat is located on Rt. 40, across from Effingham Co. Antiques. It features front-load and top-load washing machines and two walls of dryers. The prices are reasonable and the building is very clean. Folding tables, wheeled "baskets", soda and snack machines, laundry supplies and a change machine are also available.
