Welcome to the Commercial Historic District Walking Tour

Centralia’s rich history is still visible through the architecture of some downtown buildings.

A Little Bit About the Tour:

Buildings in the Commercial Historic District highlight the district's significance as Centralia's commercial and social epicenter from 1850 to 1958, the latest construction date for a contributing property. Buildings that retain their original massing and character-defining elements of design are marked with a plaque on the sidewalk, in front of the building in downtown Centralia, Illinois.

We want to thank the late John Stuehmeier for starting this project back in 2012.