Galesburg: A Prairie City’s Past- Test Your Knowledge

 

#1- Who was the founder of Galesburg?

#2- The founder’s house is located at the corner of what two streets?

#3- When they mapped out Galesburg, the original NW corner of Galesburg was at the corner of what two streets?

#4- When they mapped out Galesburg, the original SW corner of Galesburg was at the corner of what two streets?

#5- When they mapped out Galesburg, the original SE corner of Galesburg was at the corner of what two streets?

#6- When they mapped out Galesburg, the original NE corner of Galesburg was at the corner of what two streets?

#7- Union Hotel was located at the corner of what two streets?

#8- A plaque recognizing the site of Galesburg HS’s location from 1906 to 1959 is at the corner of what two streets?

#9- A plaque is on the wall of Galesburg’s oldest restaurant. What is Galesburg’s oldest still running restaurant?

#10- Where did a Presidential Debate take place in Galesburg?

ANSWERS

1- George Washington Gale

2- North St. and Cherry St. 

3- North St. and Academy St.

4- Academy St. and South St.

5- Seminary St and South St.

6- Seminary St. and North St.

7- Broad St. and Main St. (on the square)

8- Broad St and Tompkins St

9- Coney Island

10- If you said Old Main, you are wrong. There has not been a Presidential Debate in Galesburg. Lincoln and Douglas, when they debated, they were running for US Senate seat.

9-10 Correct= You are over 60 years old!!

7-8 Correct= You drive an uber or taxi in Galesburg.

4-6 Correct= Welcome to Galesburg- hope you enjoy!

0-3 Correct= Go back to Quincy!!