Carl Sandburg State Historic Site, Galesburg

Name: Carl Sandburg State Historic Site
Address: 313 E 3rd St, Galesburg, 61401-6021, United States
Telephone: +1 309-342-2361

#2 among attractions in Galesburg

Top attraction, Museum

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Carl Sandburg State Historic Site was the birthplace and boyhood home of author Carl Sandburg in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. It is operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The site contains the cottage Sandburg was born in, a visitor center with a museum about Carl Sandburg, a museum shop, a small theater, and the rock under which he and his wife Lilian are buried. ()

Coordinates: 40°56'12"N, 90°21'55"W

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313 E 3rd StGalesburg 61401-6021 United States

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+1 309-342-2361

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Carl Sandburg State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galesburg Railroad Museum, Central Congregational Church, Discovery Depot, The Orpheum Theatre.

0.6 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Galesburg Railroad Museum, Galesburg
15 min walk • The Galesburg Railroad Museum is a railroad museum in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. The Museum is located at 211 South Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.
0.8 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Central Congregational Church, Galesburg
20 min walk • The Central Congregational Church is a historic church on Central Square in Galesburg, Illinois. The church was built from 1897 to 1898 to serve Galesburg's newly united Congregational church.
0.7 miN
40°56'45"N • 90°21'45"W
Discovery Depot, Galesburg
17 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miN
40°56'48"N • 90°21'58"W
The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg
18 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.6 miNW
40°56'35"N • 90°22'23"W
Seymour Library, Galesburg
16 min walk • Library
0.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Knox College, Galesburg
14 min walk • Knox College is a private liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. It was founded in 1837 and offers more than 60 courses of study.

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Which popular attractions are close to Carl Sandburg State Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Knox College, Galesburg (14 min walk), Galesburg Railroad Museum, Galesburg (15 min walk), Seymour Library, Galesburg (16 min walk), Discovery Depot, Galesburg (17 min walk).

Carl Sandburg State Historic Site, Galesburg

Facts and practical information

Carl Sandburg State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Galesburg Railroad Museum, Galesburg

Central Congregational Church, Galesburg

Discovery Depot, Galesburg

The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg

Seymour Library, Galesburg

Knox College, Galesburg

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carl Sandburg State Historic Site?