6 дней назад · Carbondale, city, Jackson county, southern Illinois, U.S. It is situated at the northern edge of the Illinois Ozarks, about 100 miles (160 .
What is Carbondale known for?
A city of more than 21,857 residents, Carbondale is home to a thriving business community strongly boosted by Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, recognized nationally for outstanding education, research, and athletics.
What is it like to live in Carbondale?
Carbondale is a great place to raise a family. The public schools are great in the areas of academics, athletics, and the arts. There is very much a creative element to this town including the music and fine arts scene. SIU creates a very diverse population which allows for different religious and political views.
When was Carbondale founded?
The City was incorporated on August 23, 1873. Carbondale won the bid for the new teacher training school for the region and Southern Illinois Normal University (SINU) opened here in 1874.
How did Carbondale IL get its name?
In August 1853, Daniel Harmon Brush, John Asgill Conner, and Dr. William Richart bought a 360-acre (1.5 km2) parcel of land between two proposed railroad station sites (Makanda and De Soto) and two county seats (Murphysboro and Marion). Brush named Carbondale for the large deposit of coal in the area.
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