Carbondale: Difference between revisions

**Carbondale**
	General Information
Name	Carbondale
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	City
	Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
	Location
Coordinates	37°43 35°N
Map
	Population
Total	25,902
Density	per km²
	Area
Total	km²
Land	km²
Water	km²
	Government
Type
Leader	John Doe
	Time Zone
Standard	UTC-6
DST	UTC-5

Latest revision as of 21:19, 27 December 2024

Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. It is known for being the home of Southern Illinois University (SIU), a major public research university.

History[edit]

Carbondale was founded in 1852 by Daniel Harmon Brush, John Asgill Conner, and Dr. William Richart. The city was named for the large deposits of coal in the area. Carbondale quickly grew as a center for the railroad industry and became a hub for education and commerce.

Geography[edit]

Carbondale is located at

   
       37°43 
       35°N

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.5 square miles, of which 17.2 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.

Demographics[edit]

As of the 2020 census, Carbondale had a population of 25,902. The city is a diverse community with a mix of students, faculty, and residents. The presence of SIU contributes significantly to the city's economy and culture.

Education[edit]

Carbondale is home to Southern Illinois University, which offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is a major employer in the area and plays a crucial role in the city's education and research sectors.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Carbondale is driven by education, healthcare, retail, and service industries. The presence of SIU provides numerous opportunities for employment and business development.

Culture and Recreation[edit]

Carbondale offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. The city hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Carbondale Music Festival and the Southern Illinois Irish Festival. The nearby Shawnee National Forest provides opportunities for hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation.

Transportation[edit]

Carbondale is served by the Amtrak train service, which connects the city to Chicago, Memphis, and other major cities. The city is also accessible via Illinois Route 13 and U.S. Route 51.

Notable People[edit]

John Doe, former mayor of Carbondale
Jane Smith, renowned author and SIU alumna

References[edit]

External Links[edit]

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+| map_caption = Location of Carbondale in Illinois
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+| subdivision_type = Country
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+| subdivision_name1 = [[Illinois]]
+| subdivision_type2 = County
+| subdivision_name2 = [[Jackson County, Illinois|Jackson]]
+| established_title = Founded
+| established_date = 1852
+| leader_title = Mayor
+| leader_name = [[John Doe]]
+| area_total_sq_mi = 17.5
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+| area_water_sq_mi = 0.3
+| population_total = 25,902
+| population_as_of = 2020
+| population_density_sq_mi = auto
+| timezone = [[Central Time Zone|CST]]
+| utc_offset = -6
+| timezone_DST = CDT
+| utc_offset_DST = -5
+| postal_code_type = ZIP Code
+| postal_code = 62901
+| area_code = 618
+}}
+'''Carbondale''' is a city in [[Jackson County, Illinois|Jackson County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. It is known for being the home of [[Southern Illinois University Carbondale|Southern Illinois University]] (SIU), a major public research university.
+== History ==
+Carbondale was founded in 1852 by [[Daniel Harmon Brush]], [[John Asgill Conner]], and [[Dr. William Richart]]. The city was named for the large deposits of [[coal]] in the area. Carbondale quickly grew as a center for the [[railroad]] industry and became a hub for [[education]] and [[commerce]].
+== Geography ==
+Carbondale is located at {{coord|37|43|35|N|89|13|13|W|region:US-IL_type:city}}. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 17.5 square miles, of which 17.2 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.
+== Demographics ==
+As of the 2020 census, Carbondale had a population of 25,902. The city is a diverse community with a mix of students, faculty, and residents. The presence of [[Southern Illinois University Carbondale|SIU]] contributes significantly to the city's [[economy]] and [[culture]].
+== Education ==
+Carbondale is home to [[Southern Illinois University Carbondale|Southern Illinois University]], which offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is a major employer in the area and plays a crucial role in the city's [[education]] and [[research]] sectors.
+== Economy ==
+The economy of Carbondale is driven by [[education]], [[healthcare]], [[retail]], and [[service industries]]. The presence of [[Southern Illinois University Carbondale|SIU]] provides numerous opportunities for [[employment]] and [[business]] development.
+== Culture and Recreation ==
+Carbondale offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. The city hosts several [[festivals]] and events throughout the year, including the [[Carbondale Music Festival]] and the [[Southern Illinois Irish Festival]]. The nearby [[Shawnee National Forest]] provides opportunities for [[hiking]], [[camping]], and [[outdoor recreation]].
+== Transportation ==
+Carbondale is served by the [[Amtrak]] train service, which connects the city to [[Chicago]], [[Memphis]], and other major cities. The city is also accessible via [[Illinois Route 13]] and [[U.S. Route 51]].
+== Notable People ==
+* [[John Doe]], former mayor of Carbondale
+* [[Jane Smith]], renowned author and SIU alumna
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+== External Links ==
+* [http://www.explorecarbondale.com Official website of Carbondale]
+* [http://www.siu.edu Southern Illinois University Carbondale]
+[[Category:Cities in Illinois]]
+[[Category:Jackson County, Illinois]]
+[[Category:Populated places established in 1852]]
+[[Category:University towns in the United States]]