Carterville says its past built on coal and education
Carterville grew from a coal mining town to a education driven community. Early figures like McNeill and Carter laid the groundwork by founding the town and its post office. The 20th century shifted toward schooling with John A. Logan College and SIU Carbondale nearby, making Carterville a bedroom community near Carbondale and Marion.
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Carterville towns stand out in census and Route 66 lore
Carterville Illinois and Carterville Missouri are the only towns with population counts on the Census site. Carterville Missouri, population 1,875, leans on Route 66 for visitor traffic with Dreama's Route 66 Café and a visitor center. The town will host future state highway 249 meeting with I-71, and is the EPA Mine Waste Cleanup site for about 8 million tons across 75 acres, promising growing activity.
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Heckel's Furniture: Carterville Icon Since 1877
In Carterville the historic Heckel's Furniture traces its roots to 1877 with founders Louis, Charles and Edward Elles. Albert Heckel bought the store in 1951, later passing it to Phil Heckel and then to his son‑in‑law Bob Coffield. Once a general store, it evolved into furniture, surviving 130 plus years amid competition, a point praised by local official Brent Gentry.
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