Galesburg Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Galesburg Historic District

Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois
Listed
November 21, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76000715

About this property

The Galesburg Historic District is a 496-acre (201 ha) historic district in Galesburg, Illinois. The district includes 1049 contributing buildings and contains the town's original plat as well as several older neighborhoods. The section of the district south of North Street encompasses Galesburg's historic city center and its most significant landmarks, such as the Knox County Courthouse, the Knox County Jail, the Burlington Depot (which has since been torn down), and Main Street's commercial buildings. Knox College, the school Galesburg was founded to serve, and its historic Old Main are also located in the southern half of the district. The area north of North Street is mainly residential and is dominated by Queen Anne and Classical Revival houses, including many transitional houses displaying elements of both styles. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976.

Location

Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois
40.94349, -90.37204

Categories

EDUCATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Main, Knox College
Industrial
0.1 mi
Meetinghouse of the Central Congregational Church
Industrial
0.2 mi
Knox County Jail
Early Republic
5.1 mi
Knox County Courthouse and Hall of Records
Early Republic
5.2 mi
Walnut Grove Farm
Early Republic
5.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Galesburg Historic District listed on the National Register?

Galesburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Galesburg Historic District?

Galesburg Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Galesburg Historic District?

The period of significance for Galesburg Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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