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Galesburg, Illinois

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Central Congregational Church

The Central Congregational Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was erected in 1898

Galesburg, IL Historic Churches

The Orpheum Theatre

The restored vaudeville Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a monument to the spirit of Galesburg and Knox County - a love of history, the arts and community. Described as "a veritable house of enchantment" when it opened its doors on August 19, 1916

Galesburg, IL Historic Theatres

Carl Sandburg State Historic Site

Galesburg is the birth place and burial site of the internationally known writer, Carl Sandburg. The Visitor Center contains a museum, a museum shop, a small theater where several informative videos about Carl Sandburg are shown and a renovated "barn"

Galesburg, IL Historic Homes


Galesburg Railroad Museum

The Galesburg Railroad Museum celebrates the shared histories of Galesburg and the railroad. Tour a real steam locomotive. See the authentic railroad memorabilia. Great for kids and rail fans!

Galesburg, IL Railroad History

Things to do near Galesburg, IL

Deere and Company, John Deere Factory Tours

View the production of a variety of John Deere implements and parts distribution, depending on the factory site selected. The...

Great River Trail

62 miles of riverfront biking trails run from Rock Island, Illinois to Savanna, Illinois. Scenic, paved trails will expose th...

Spirit of Peoria

Turn-of-the-century paddle wheeler available for sight-seeing, theme cruises, private charters and overnight exursions to Sta...

Pettengill - Mormon House Museum

The Pettengill-Morron House Museum was built by Moses Pettengill in 1868 in the Second Empire architectural style; the house ...