Online Highways Home > Illinois > Charleston Charleston is located in east central Illinois in Coles County (of which it is the county seat) about 10 miles east of Mattoon along Highway 130 north of Lake Charleston. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 20,437, an increase of 39 since 1990. For outdoor recreation, locals frequent Fox Ridge State Park south of town or get in a round of golf at Bent Tree Golf Course. In addition, the Abraham Lincoln Log Cabin State Historical Site is only minutes southwest of the park. For those seeking a post-high school educational experience, they can find it at Eastern Illinois University. Art Tarble Arts Center | Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Queen Anne's On 7th Street B & B | Education Eastern Illinois University | Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries What's Cookin Restaurant | Golf Bent Tree Golf Course | Illinois Counties Coles County | Illinois State Parks Fox Ridge State Park | Public Libraries Charleston Carnegie Public Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Best Western Worthington Inn | Best Western Worthington Inn | Days Inn Charleston Il | Econo Lodge - Charleston | Science Charleston | See more Illinois Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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