Charleston, Illinois
Charleston Historic District
Downtown Charleston includes historic courthouse and many historic homes listed on the Coles County Register for significant places and on the National Register....
Charleston Historic District
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 MuralsTour 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 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 MuseumsThe Fithian home is a Lincoln site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1855 Victorian mansion was ...
Once a scarred wasteland ravaged by turn-of-the-century strip-mine operations, Kickapoo State State Recreation Area's 2,842 a...
This family raises and shows some of the largest horses in the world. Clydesdales once did the work of the farm, but now do m...
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, many murals depicting industry and many documents are on d...
A step-on guide will accompany your tour of Amish homes and farms. Also meals in Amish homes, afternoon frolic, Amish museum ...