National Register of Historic Places listings in Knox County, Illinois facts for kids

A map showing Knox County in Illinois

This page lists special places in Knox County, Illinois that are on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, areas, and other spots that the United States government thinks are very important to history. They are worth protecting for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

You can find 7 of these special places in Knox County. There was once another place listed, but it was removed from the list later on.

Current Historic Places

These are the places in Knox County that are currently on the National Register of Historic Places. Each one has a unique story!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	J. Newton Conger House		April 20, 1979 (#79003111)	334 N. Knox St. 41°04′33″N 90°13′41″W / 41.075833°N 90.228056°W / 41.075833; -90.228056 (J. Newton Conger House)	Oneida	This house was built for J. Newton Conger. It is a good example of how homes were designed in the late 1800s. It was added to the list in 1979.
2	Galesburg Historic District		November 21, 1976 (#76000715)	Roughly bounded by Berrien, Clark, Pearl, and Sanborn Sts. 40°57′07″N 90°22′09″W / 40.951944°N 90.369167°W / 40.951944; -90.369167 (Galesburg Historic District)	Galesburg	This is a large area in Galesburg with many historic buildings. It shows how the city grew and developed over time. The district was recognized in 1976.
3	Knox County Courthouse and Hall of Records		February 13, 1992 (#92000051)	Public Sq., Main St. 40°54′30″N 90°17′04″W / 40.908333°N 90.284444°W / 40.908333; -90.284444 (Knox County Courthouse and Hall of Records)	Knoxville	This building in Knoxville is where the county government works. It has been an important place for local decisions for many years. It was listed in 1992.
4	Knox County Jail		February 13, 1992 (#92000050)	Public Sq., Market St. 40°54′31″N 90°17′07″W / 40.908694°N 90.285139°W / 40.908694; -90.285139 (Knox County Jail)	Knoxville
5	Meetinghouse of the Central Congregational Church		September 30, 1976 (#76000716)	Central Sq. 40°56′48″N 90°22′18″W / 40.946667°N 90.371667°W / 40.946667; -90.371667 (Meetinghouse of the Central Congregational Church)	Galesburg	This church in Galesburg has been a central part of the community for a long time. Its design and history make it a special landmark. It was added to the list in 1976.
6	Old Main, Knox College		October 15, 1966 (#66000323)	Knox College campus 40°56′36″N 90°22′14″W / 40.943333°N 90.370556°W / 40.943333; -90.370556 (Old Main, Knox College)	Galesburg	Charles Ulricson was the architect who designed this building. It is famous for being the place where Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas had one of their important debates in 1858. This debate was a big part of American history.
7	Walnut Grove Farm		August 24, 1989 (#89001114)	Knox Station Rd., 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Knoxville 40°55′11″N 90°16′07″W / 40.919722°N 90.268611°W / 40.919722; -90.268611 (Walnut Grove Farm)	Knoxville	This historic farm shows what farming life was like in the past. It includes several old buildings that tell a story about agriculture in the area. It was listed in 1989.

Former Listing

One place was once on the list but has since been removed.