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European settlers first arrived to Galesburg in 1836. The 17-square mile town has just over 30,000 residents and offers parks, museums, restaurants and antique shops. The town itself was founded around Knox College, with a purpose to foster religious education in the area. It was a Galesburg investor who first provided funding for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, and Galesburg remains a transportation hub. It is the second largest railroad switching site in the United States today. Visitors can enjoy several railroad museums, in addition to the National Railroad Hall of Fame. Annual events include the Sweet Corn Festival in July and a Community Cookout in August.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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