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Lincoln's Chair
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.
Lincoln's Chair
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.
Fallen Soldiers Monument at Old Main / Courthouse
A monument honoring the students and alumni of Knox who died on the front lines of World War I.
Historical Displays at Old Main
Plaques, dedications, and pictures both inside and outside of Old Main.
Don Moffitt overpass
The Don Moffitt overpass is a recent addition to galesburg and was built in 2012 on main street and overlooks the hope cemetary. It was made to improve the traffic situation in the town since previously cars had to wait for trains to pass before…
Rev. Hiram Huntington Kellogg Grave Site
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."
EXAMPLE: Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke Grave
Should be a physical description of the source (alt-text): Marble headstone for Mary Ann Bickerdyke (née Ball). Inscription reads "Mary A. Bickerdyke - Born July 19, 1817 - Died Nov. 8, 1901. Army Nurse - Mother to the Boys in Blue, 1861-1865." An…
The New Galesburg Public Library
The new public library currently under construction directly across the street from Hope Cemetery. The new library will cost 21 Million Dollars to construct and will span an entire block sitting at 3 stories and 68,000 square feet.
The Civil War Monument
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.