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Plaques, dedications, and pictures both inside and outside of Old Main.

A monument honoring the students and alumni of Knox who died on the front lines of World War I.

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.

The first floor in Old Main has some very interesting items in there, such as the Lincoln chair. It was made in his memory as in 1858, in that very place was held the Lincoln-Douglas debate.

Granite headstone for Susan Richardson, the engravement reads, "Susan Richardson - 1810 -1904 - Freedom Seeker - Notable Early Citizen"

Granite headstone for Susan Richardson (née Neil). The inscription reads "Susan Richardson, 1810-1904. Freedom Seeker, Notable Early Citizen."

A statue of Carl Sandburg in the town square of Galesburg Illinois

This image depicts George Washington Gale's Grave at Hope Cemetery.

The image consists of a large tombstone that reads, Rev. G.W.Gale, DIED Sep. 13 1861, Age. 72 Years.

The grave is surrounded by several other, smaller graves and trees…