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.
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.
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 Museums25 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 DistrictsLocated 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 HeritageRegistered 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 Districts25 historic buildings edge Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed ...
This Cemetery, called the Pauper Cemetery has burials going as far back as 1849 contains stone markers with records of 263 bu...
The Heritage House Museum occupies the home originally built for the Frank Schlosser Family in the 1800s. All the furnishings...
The General John A. Logan Museum details the history of Civil War General John A. Logan, who was born in Murphysboro in 1826....
A wildlife refuge covering approximately 43,500 acres of forest, wetlands, and grasslands....