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Born Again Labor Museum is an event venue at 517 N Springer St, Carbondale, IL 62901. It is in Jackson County, about 56 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 517 N Springer St, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Phone
- (618) 713-8132
- County
- Jackson
- Highways
- Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51
- Distance
- about 56 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois, is a city of about 21,800 people located in Jackson County. Founded in 1853, it grew as a railroad crossroads and transportation hub by the Civil War era. The city is known for Southern Illinois University, which began as a teacher training school in 1874 and is now a major research university. Carbondale also hosted one of the earliest Memorial Day observances in 1866. The city lies near the northern edge of Shawnee National Forest in the Big Muddy River watershed. Visitors can reach Carbondale via Illinois Route 13 or U.S. Route 51, with Amtrak service available. The nearest major airport is in St. Louis, about 82 miles away. Nearby attractions include Giant City State Park and Shawnee National Forest.
Getting there
- Highways
- Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51
- Rail and air
- Amtrak service available; nearest major airport in St. Louis
- Nearest city
- St. Louis
Around Carbondale
- Woodlawn Cemetery: Site of one of the first Memorial Day observances in 1866.
- Southern Illinois University: Flagship campus of the SIU system and a national research university.
- University Museum: Houses 60,000 artifacts and hosts traveling art exhibits.
- Varsity Center for the Arts: Renovated theater serving as a performing arts venue.
- Giant City State Park: Known for its natural beauty and longest totality during the 2017 solar eclipse.
- Shawnee National Forest: Large forested area near the city offering outdoor recreation.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Born Again Labor Museum located?
- Born Again Labor Museum is at 517 N Springer St, Carbondale, IL 62901, in Jackson County.
- How do I get to Born Again Labor Museum?
- Carbondale is served by Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51. It is about 56 miles from Paducah.
- What is there to see in Carbondale?
- Places to see in Carbondale include Woodlawn Cemetery, Southern Illinois University, University Museum, Varsity Center for the Arts, Giant City State Park.
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