Prospective Students

Roaming in Galesburg

Knox and Galesburg were founded together in 1837, and the city and college remain close.

Knox students are deeply involved in internships and volunteer activities with local groups and agencies such as Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center, The Register-Mail newspaper and FISH Food Pantry.

Knox students are often found at the mall, in downtown shops, at the city's many restaurants and coffee shops, or at the movies, the symphony, the civic theatre, or nearby Lake Storey recreational area.

Galesburg is also home to churches of most Christian denominations and a Reform Jewish temple, all of which welcome Knox students to their services.

Knox is located in downtown Galesburg, where the three blocks between Cherry Street and Seminary Street alone offer several "must-do's":

• Hear live jazz every Thursday evening at McGillacuddy's
• Grab a hot dog at Coney Island
• Eat "Mud" at Cherry Street Restaurant
• Get fresh roasted coffee at Innkeeper's or a latté at The Bean Hive
• Shop the 20+ specialty stores in the historic Seminary Street district
• Pick up some fresh, organic food or baked goods at the Cornucopia Natural Food Store or Uncle Billy's Bakery
• Catch the annual Black Earth Film Festival and the biannual "Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Orpheum Theatre

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