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Tarble Museum of Art is an event venue at 2010 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920. It is in Coles County, about 109 miles from Evansville.
- Address
- 2010 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920
- Phone
- (217) 581-2787
- County
- Coles County
- Distance
- about 109 miles from Evansville (straight line)
About Charleston
Charleston is a city in Coles County, Illinois, with a population of about 17,200. It was first settled in 1826 and named after Charles Morton. The area has a rich history including Native American heritage and ties to Abraham Lincoln, who took part in a famous debate here in 1858. Charleston is known for Eastern Illinois University and its historic Lincoln-Douglas debate site. The city covers nearly 10 square miles and is near Lake Charleston, which offers fishing and trails. Visitors can explore nearby landmarks like the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site and Fox Ridge State Park. Charleston is accessible by road and lies within reasonable driving distance of cities like St. Louis and Louisville.
Getting there
- Rail and air
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Around Charleston
- Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site: Restored log cabin of Thomas Lincoln located 8 miles south of Charleston with living history museum.
- Coles County Courthouse: Site where Abraham Lincoln frequently visited and argued legal cases.
- Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum: Museum located at the site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debate.
- Fox Ridge State Park: A state park offering natural outdoor recreation.
- Lake Charleston: A 330-acre lake with fishing, boating, and multiple trails including a 3.6-mile loop.
- Morton Park
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Tarble Museum of Art located?
- Tarble Museum of Art is at 2010 9th St, Charleston, IL 61920, in Coles County.
- What is there to see in Charleston?
- Places to see in Charleston include Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, Coles County Courthouse, Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum, Fox Ridge State Park, Lake Charleston.
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