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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 20th-Century. Homes are private residences and are not open to the public.

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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


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

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

Things to do near Carbondale, IL

White Squirrels of Olney

For over 100 years, Olney has been the home for hundreds and hundreds of White Squirrels. The albino squirrels can be seen at...

Matsel Cabin Museum

This 1853 cabin offers insights into the lives of early rural settlers....

General John A. Logan Museum

The General John A. Logan Museum details the history of Civil War General John A. Logan, who was born in Murphysboro in 1826....

The Science Center

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