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Carbondale, Illinois

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SIUC's University Museum

The Museum has a collection of over 52,000 objects in the arts, sciences and humanities. It has six galleries, an archive, Museum Gift Shop, 100

Carbondale, IL Museums

Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale

25 historic buildings edge Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed the original 56-acre plat of Carbondale in 1852, almost 10

Carbondale, IL Historic Districts

West Walnut Street Historic District

Registered as a National Historic District in May 1975, 54 historic residences are located here. Some homes date to early 1850's, most are early 20

Carbondale, IL Historic Districts

Woodlawn Cemetery

The origin of Memorial Day can be traced to this cemetery, where in 1866 General John A. Logan organized the first post-Civil War service. 60+ graves of Civil War soldiers are here. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Carbondale, IL Cemeteries


Things to do near Carbondale, IL

John A. Logan College Museum and Gallery

Named after Civil War General John A. Logan, the college combines modern architecture and a beautiful park-like setting. Memo...

Heritage House Museum

A victorian home built in 1874, the Heritage House Museum is complete with turn of the century furniture and artifacts....

Carlyle Lake COE Campgrounds

For those planning to stick around a while, there are six public campgrounds perfect for a weekend get-away. These campground...

Depot Veteran's Museum

A restored railroad depot houses memorabilia from all wars. Outside is a Southern Illinois Miners Memorial dedicated to coal ...

Gillin Cottage Gardens

Gillin Cottage Gardens is nestled on a 100 year old farm off the Ohio River byway between Rosiclare and Golconda. Enjoy a re-...