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Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale

121 S. Illinois Avenue , Carbondale, IL 62901

Historic Main Streets

Retail and service locations, restaurants, and other establishments in downtown Carbondale.

Twenty-five historic buildings ring 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 acres were left open in the center of town. Today you can shop charming locally owned boutiques here, ranging from bike shops to furniture stores.

What's happening nearby...

Southern Illinois University Homecoming - "Saluki Spooktacular"

Oct 20 – Oct 26 @ 2PM

Join us for a week of fun and excitement as we paint the town maroon with our Saluki strong pride.

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Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade

Dec 06 @ 6PM

Celebrate the Holiday season with an after-dark parade featuring hundreds of thousands of lights.

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Women's Health Naturally! Expo and Workshops

Civic Center •  Mar 28 @ 9AM

Natural healthcare practitioners and providers together in a loving environment where they can meet with, and help educate women on how to naturally care for themselves…

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