Galesburg, County seat in Knox County, Illinois.
Located 45 miles northwest of Peoria, Galesburg spans across an area featuring commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, and educational institutions including Knox College.
Presbyterian minister George Washington Gale established the city in 1837 as part of his vision to create manual labor colleges in the Mississippi River valley.
The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site maintains the preserved cottage and childhood residence of the celebrated American poet Carl Sandburg.
Amtrak provides regular rail service connecting Galesburg to Chicago, while local bus networks offer transportation throughout the urban areas.
The city features one of the first railroad hump sorting facilities in the United States, marking its role in transportation development.
Location: Knox County
Inception: 1837
Website: http://ci.galesburg.il.us
GPS coordinates: 40.95222,-90.36861
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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