In August 1853, Daniel Harmon Brush, John Asgill Conner, and Dr. William Richart bought a 360-acre (1.5 km ) parcel of land between two proposed railroad station sites (Makanda and De Soto) and two county seats (… See more

Carbondale is located at 37°44′N 89°13′W / 37.733°N 89.217°W (37.726, −89.220). It is in the watershed of the Big Muddy River, at 415 feet (126 m) above sea level.
According to the 2010 census, Carbondale has a total … See more

As of the census of 2000, there were 25,597 people, 10,018 households, and 3,493 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,152.0 inhabitants per square mile (830.9/km ). There were 11,005 hou… See more

In addition to Southern Illinois University, which presents regular concerts and theatrical productions, as well as art and history exhibits, the city has a variety of unique cultural institutions.
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The city's business districts include several large shopping malls (including University Mall on the east side of town), featuring a mixture of national chain stores and locally owned businesses. In addition, Carbondale is home to … See more