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Driving Directions
From Quincy go south on I-172 for 14 miles to US 36. Take I-72 east for
6 miles to State Route 96. Follow State Route 96 for 20 miles to US 54.
Go southwest on US 54 for 6 miles to Louisiana, Missouri. Take State Route
79 south for 55 miles to I-70. Continue southeast on I-70 for 31 miles
to I-55 East. After 3 miles on I-55 get on I-64 East for 71 miles. Go
south on I-57 for 43 miles to Marion, Illinois. Head west on State Route
13 for 16 miles to Carbondale. Approximately 265 miles.
Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events for current happenings in Carbondale and surrounding
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History
Carbondale was created in November 1852 when three men, Daniel Brush,
John Conner, and William Richart purchased 360 acres of land and called
it Carbondale. The land, because of its location between Marion and Murphysboro
and along the Illinois Central Railroad line, guaranteed that Carbondale
would develop into a prosperous community. Within 10 years, Carbondale’s
population had reached 1,150 residents and the community was developing
into a business and transportation center. In 1866, Carbondale College,
now known as Southern Illinois University, was founded.
Today, Carbondale is a busy community that serves as a commercial, industrial,
and an educational center for Southern Illinois. The railroad that helped
to create Carbondale is still in operation today. Located on the edge
of the Shawnee National Forest, Carbondale is a beautiful and historic
place to visit. For additional information about Carbondale contact the
Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau at (800) 526-1500.