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An aged wooden chair, intricately carved and associated with Abraham Lincoln, graces the Old Main at Knox College. Its 19th-century workmanship serves as a representation of the city's rich past and Lincoln's legacy.

An old wooden chair in Knox College's Old Main is beautifully carved in memory to Abraham Lincoln. Its 19th-century craftsmanship is a tribute to Lincoln's legacy and the rich history of the city.

Main Street is a commercial avenue housing the vast majority of Galesburg most popular independent businesses. Intended as a gathering place for the entire town Main Street is home to festivals, parades and much more for the city of Galesburg.

4 stone slabs with a metal plaque signifying the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest corners of the original boundaries of the town.

The grave site and family plot of Reverend Hiram Huntington Kellogg. Inscription reads "Rev. Hiram H. Kellogg, First President of Knox College, Born 1803, Died 1881, 'They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars.' Daniel 12:3."

A depiction of the young boy St. Crescent, made from wax and encased in an altar. The boy is laying down on his back, with his head cushioned and facing the viewer. He is clothed in a white, silky tunic and sandals. The original remains (bones) are…

A photo of the altar of Saint Crescent inside Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A statue of Mary holding Jesus (a pieta) is atop the altar along with candles and a gold crucifix. The underside of the altar consists of an ornately covered box. The wax…

Shown is the House of Carl Sandburg. Majority of the House is white, there is a green front door and shutters around the 2 windows . One window on the left of the door and another to the right. A sign marking the historical site is also pictured in…

There are a total of 13 Union soldiers graves arranged in a row. These are the graves of Melanthon Wall, John Gordon, John Ingram, James Richardson, Nels Swanson, Willam H. Flower, Rufus H. Moore, Dwight H. Dennis, John Rich, and finally 4 unknown…

Headstone reads in memory of our dead soldier 1861-1865 by WRIG & CAR Post #45 1896. Soldier Monument engraved with US is on top. Located towards front right of cemetery.