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Galesburg IL Area Guide
Galesburg is a historic city set in the beautiful prairieland of West Central Illinois. Galesburg is rich in the “quality of life” features so important to us all today. Galesburg is located on Interstate 74 in Northwest Illinois. It is approximately 50 miles east of the Mississippi River.
Galesburg is a home rule municipality and has operated under the Council-Manager form of government since 1956. The City Council is comprised of seven Council members and a Mayor. The Council members are elected, for four-year terms, from defined City Wards. Residents of each Ward vote for their Ward’s Council member only. The terms of the Council members are staggered with various seats expiring every two years.
Galesburg History
Galesburg was founded by George Washington Gale, a Presbyterian minister from New York, who dreamed of establishing a manual labor college which later became Knox College. A committee from New York purchased 17 acres in Knox County in 1835, and the first 25 settlers arrived in 1836. They built temporary cabins in Log City near current Lake Storey, just north of Galesburg, having decided that no log cabins were to be built inside the town limits.
Galesburg has been inextricably tied to the railroad industry throughout its history. Local businessmen were major backers of the first railroad to connect Illinois’ two biggest cities, Chicago and Quincy, as well as a third leg initially terminating across the river from Burlington, Iowa, eventually connecting to it via bridge and thence onward to the Western frontier. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad sited major rail sorting yards here.
In the late 19th century, when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway connected its service through to Chicago, it also laid track through Galesburg, making this city one of relatively few to be served by multiple railroads and even fewer to have multiple railroad depots. A series of mergers eventually united both tracks under the ownership of BNSF Railway, carrying an average of seven trains per hour between them.
Galesburg Parks and Recreation
Galesburg is home to many exceptional recreational opportunities. Come check out all that the Lake Storey Recreational Area has to offer or the many tennis parks and golf courses in the area.
Lake Storey Recreational Area
Lake Storey Recreational Area offers year-round outdoor adventure. In the summer you can rent a row boat, canoe or paddle boat to tour the lake, enjoy the waterslide, swim in the lake or relax on the beach, use the playground and picnic shelters, play a game of horseshoes at any of the 24 courts in Lincoln Park, or camp at the extensive campgrounds. Bunker Links Golf Course is part of the Recreational Area as well as the Lakeside Waterpark. There are a number of hiking trails to be used year-round. Winter adventurers can try out the snowmobile trail and warming shelter!
Tennis Courts
Tennis courts are available at Lakeside Tennis Center, Galesburg High School, Knox College, West Losey Street and Fifth and Pearl Street.
Golf Courses
Play a round of golf at our beautiful public course, Bunker Links Golf Course, or enjoy memberships to three area country clubs; Soangetaha Country Club, Lake Bracken Country Club and Oak Run Country Club.
Galesburg is home to many exciting events that take place throughout the year. Come check out the many festivals and art exhibits, all of which are perfect for the whole family!
International Fair
The International Fair features food, arts, crafts and entertainment from around the world, presented by Knox College students and visiting performers. Events are held in several locations on the Knox College campus.
Chocolate Festival
The Chocolate Festival features an all-you-can-eat buffet of everything chocolate. You’ll find homemade and commercial goodies to satisfy the chocoholic in you. There is also live music, contests and a surprise or two.
Rootabaga Jamm Jazz Festival
The Rootabaga Jamm Festival is a three-day jazz festival featuring nationally renowned musicians as well as the Knox College Jazz Ensemble.
Sandburg Days Festival
The Sandburg Day Festival is three days of literary, musical, historical and sporting events as well as events for children all celebrating the life of Galesburg’s own Carl Sandburg.
Kites Over Lake Storey
This is a family-oriented event that features kite making for kids, a candy drop, a night flight, single-line and show kites with many of America’s top flyers.
Galesburg Railroad Days
Celebration of Galesburg’s rich railroad heritage with a model train show, carnival, street fair, antique car show, crafts, concerts, flea market, sports emporium, historic house tour and much more.
Taste of Galesburg
At the Taste of Galesburg you can sample fabulous food from numerous area restaurants, beer garden and live entertainment.
Knox County Fair
At the Knox County Fair you can enjoy a good old-fashioned county fair which includes entertainment, motor sports, livestock shows, carnival rides, free parking, food, crafts and grandstand events every night.
Heritage Days
Heritage Days is a living history festival featuring Civil War era with battles. There are period demonstrators with articles for sale, Military Ball and night firing of cannons.
National Stearman Fly-In Days
Come see the largest gathering of vintage WWII Stearman biplanes in the world. There are formation flights, aerial demos and contests.
Art-in-the-Park
A juried fine art and craft fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers and jewelers as well as food, entertainment and a children’s art project area.
The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta
Annual race of boats constructed of corrugated cardboard. Boats race on a 200-yard course at Lake Storey in different heats and categories.
Scarecrow Festival
Come enjoy live entertainment, great food and an arts and craft show. Vote for your favorite handcrafted scarecrows in five different categories lining the walkways in Standish Park Arboretum.
Holiday Open House and Parade
Experience the holiday cheer the first weekend in December. See Santa get rescued from a rooftop by the Galesburg Fire Department!
Galesburg Attractions
Galesburg features amazing attractions that are enjoyable for everyone in the family. Come visit the Orpheum Theatre of the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum for a great time and spectacular memories!
The Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum was founded in 1916 and has become an entertainment landmark in Galesburg. Called the “Jewel of Galesburg,” The Orpheum serves as a place for arts, entertainment and education in the community.
Discovery Depot Children's Museum
Discovery Depot Children’s Museum presents interactive exhibits, programs and educational experiences. Visitors will enjoy Safety City, Depot Post Office, Grocery, Diner and Farm.
Galesburg was founded by George Washington Gale, a Presbyterian minister from New York, who dreamed of establishing a manual labor college which later became Knox College. A committee from New York purchased 17 acres in Knox County in 1835, and the first 25 settlers arrived in 1836. They built temporary cabins in Log City near current Lake Storey, just north of Galesburg, having decided that no log cabins were to be built inside the town limits.
Galesburg is home to many exceptional recreational opportunities. Come check out all that the Lake Storey Recreational Area has to offer or the many tennis parks and golf courses in the area.
Galesburg is home to many exciting events that take place throughout the year. Come check out the many festivals and art exhibits, all of which are perfect for the whole family!
Knox County Fair
Galesburg features amazing attractions that are enjoyable for everyone in the family. Come visit the Orpheum Theatre of the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum for a great time and spectacular memories!
