Explore Coles County
Murals Around The Square
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 MuralsDudley House Museum
Tour 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 MuseumsLincoln Douglas Debate Museum
Tour 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 MuseumsDennis Hanks Gravesite
Discover 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 CemeteriesThomas Lincoln Cemetary and Shiloh Church
The 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 CemeteriesMoore Home
This is the preserved home of Reuben Moore and his wife, Matilda, who was a daughter of Sarah Bush Lincoln and stepsister of Abraham Lincoln. The Moore Home is a 1-1/2 story frame building dating from the late 1850
Lerna, IL MuseumsLincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is the last home of Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's parents. It shares the site with the Sargent farm, an 1840'
Lerna, IL Historic SitesCharleston 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, IL Historic DistrictsHistoric Courthouse Square
See one of the sites that makes Charleston a remarkable place to visit, Coles County majestic courthouse and discover our historic murals. You'
Charleston, IL Historic CourthousesCharleston Alley Theater
Located in the historic courthouse square. The Charleston Alley Theater is a local theater at it'
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