Welcome to Galesburg, Illinois
The city of Galesburg is located just off Interstate 74 in the great plains of Knox County in West Central Illinois. A historic city with charming Victorian homes, an array of shopping opportunities, fabulous antiques, arts and exciting annual events located throughout the city for the population of almost 35,000.
Galesburg is a city with one of the largest railroad yards in the country. The area’s largest employer is BNSF followed by the healthcare industry with OSF St. Mary Medical Center and Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Educational opportunities are important and the Galesburg Public School and its surrounding cities offer excellent schools. Home to two colleges located directly in Galesburg -- Carl Sandburg College and Knox College.
Galesburg offers an unbelievable selection of housing options, from the newest, modern homes to strikingly gorgeous historic houses. Newcomers are always welcome to the community.
Shoppers will take pleasure in the boutiques of the historic Seminary Street to the shops of Sandburg Mall. Residents and guests enjoy the annual festivals that include the Chocolate Festival, Sandburg Days Festival, Taste of Galesburg and the Knox County Fair to the holiday festivals with Scarecrow Festival, the Holiday Open House and Parade, and many more!
