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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…

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…

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

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…

Cemetery housing numerous historical graves (estimated 230+) from the founding days of Galesburg. Located past Main Street next to overpass leading off downtown to residential areas.

A postcard from 1914 depicting Corpus Christi Catholic Church. It is built of red brick in a Victorian Gothic architectural style. A 150-foot spire makes up the foreground, with a cross at the top. Text in the top right corner reads "Corpus Christi…

Granite headstone for George Williams. The inscription reads "Corp. George William-Co. H-54 Mass. Inf." Birth and Death date is unknown.

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