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West Walnut Street Historic District

300-700 W. Walnut (Rt. 13 East, Carbondale, IL 62901

Historic Sites

The West Walnut Street Historic District is a residential historic district centered on part of West Walnut Street in Carbondale, Illinois.

Registered as a National Historic District in May 1975. 54 historic residences are located here. Some homes date to early 1850's, most are early 20th-Century. Homes are private residences and are not open to the public.

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Off the Rails Concert Series - Carbondale

Oct 02 @ 6PM

Concerts in the heart of downtown Carbondale, on the Robbie Stokes Memorial Stage at the New Era Events Plaza (200 S. Washington Street), marking a new…

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Southern Illinois University Homecoming - "Decades of the Dawg: 75 Years of Saluki Pride"

Oct 12 – Oct 17 @ 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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SIU Homecoming Street Music Festival - Carbondale

Oct 16

The City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University shut down The Strip for an all-night celebration on Friday, October 16. Join the fun!

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