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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 acres were left open in the center of town.

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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

The African American Museum of Southern Illinois

Located in the University Mall this is the only museum of its kind in Southern Illinois. Permanent exhibits include collections of African art and slave artifacts. Rotating displays have included the Underground Railroad message quilts &

Carbondale, IL Ethnic Heritage

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

The Science Center

Hands on children's science museum filled with fun, interactive and educational activities!

Carbondale, IL Science Centers


Things to do near Carbondale, IL

Frankfort Area Historical Museum

The former 2-story brick Logan School at the original site of Frank's Fort is now a museum featuring area mining history, mem...

Union County Museum

The Union County Museum (formerly Cobden Museum) features Anna Pottery, Native American artifacts, local history and other un...

Shawnee Winery

Open 7 days a week, the winery has a tasting room for locally made wine....

Cedar Brooke Par 3 Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

The Presidential Hall of Fame Museum

Former Congressman Ken Gray's collection of over 12,000 items, campaign memorabilia, photos, and documents from former Presid...