Charleston's reputation as a city of murals is growing more and more as visitors learn of the project. The murals around the square are worth a walking tour. The tour spans a seven block area. This mural was painted by Glen C. Davies of Urbana. The mural is located on the east side of 5
Charleston, IL MuralsThe final resting place for a great many Civil War veterans and for Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother. The church is open to the public. The south stained glass window includes a picture of the Lincolns'
Charleston, IL CemeteriesTour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays that tell the story of the debates through film, audio selections, artifacts and photos. The museum also includes a Children'
Charleston, IL MuseumsTour this Queen Anne-style house listed on the National Register of Historic Places to appreciate the original woodwork, the 1920's and 1940'
Charleston, IL MuseumsDiscover the grave marker of Abraham Lincoln's "tutor," Dennis Friend Hanks (the grave is located on the southeast corner of Old City Cemetery)
Charleston, IL CemeteriesThe Teutopolis Monastery Museum displays early life in this German Catholic community, founded in 1838. The first Franciscans...
Stroll 4 acres of fragrant, uniquely landscaped herb, perennial, and ornamental gardens. There are 1,200+ varieties planted. ...
Logan County Courthouse, built in 1905, contains the 2nd largest courtroom in the state. It also contains 4 unique medallions...
The Fithian home is a Lincoln site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1855 Victorian mansion was ...
Take a step back to a simpler time as you experience a village that includes an ice cream shop, bakery and unique shops. The ...