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Cobden Illinois

Cobden is located in southern Illinois in Union County about 20 miles south of Carbondale along U.S. Highway 51 about 10 miles east of the Mississippi River. Cedar Lake is within 10 miles to the north. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,055, a decrease of 35 since 1990.

Cobden's "claim to fame" results from being the birthplace of the first refrigerated railroad car to carry fresh fruit. It was built in 1867 by Parker Earle who shipped strawberries on the Illinois Central Railroad.

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Cobden Museum (Museums, History Museums)
 
Front Porch Wood Working (Furniture Design and Custom Building)
 
Owl Creek Vineyards (Wineries)
 
Winghill Vineyard & Winery (Wineries)
 
Yellowmoon Cafe (Restaurants)

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