CARBONDALE – Two new honorary street signs will be unveiled during a ceremony at the intersection of East Oak Street and North Washington Street in Carbondale Friday morning at 9:30.
North Washington Street, from East Main Street to East Fisher Street, will now hold the honorary designation of “Elbert Simon Sr. Way” and East Oak Street, from North Illinois Avenue to North Wall Street, will hold the honorary designation of “Kenneth ‘Kent’ Mason Way.” These designations have been made in recognition of the distinct and impactful contributions these two individuals have made to the Carbondale community.
These are two powerful figures who demonstrated community leadership from courageous public action to lifelong service, who have impacted generations of Carbondale residents.
The honorary street naming will not require an address change; rather, a second street sign will be placed beneath the official street name.
