It was a long drive across many corn fields to Galesurg, IL, so it was a sweet moment when we finally arrived in the blazing heat. Both our lodging - the historic Great House of Galesburg - and the town itself were very solid and a welcome reprieve from driving. The Great House was built in 1857 by Silas Willard - a prominent abolitionist and acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln. It is believed the house was part of the Underground Railroad and it certainly would have made an effective safe haven for escaped slaves. Silas Willard's main claim to fame was bringing train service to Galesburg - the very reason we were there!
Grand indeed.
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