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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.

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Super Hero 5K run/walk - Carbondale

Sep 20 @ 9AM

This year's Superhero 5K will be a hybrid race - you can join us at the starting line on Saturday, September 20, at 9am at Turley…

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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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Saluki Con

Southern Illinois University •  Apr 18 – Apr 19

Saluki Con will take place on Saturday–Sunday, from 10am–5pm at the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, IL. There will also be a Friday Night …

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