Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/10936 Surname: ------------------------- Hi Maybe it was the one in East Galesburg since you mention slate it sounds like the one. http://homepage.tinet.ie/~edrice/galesburg/galesb.htm The village has vast deposits of shale which is used in brick-making . In 1892 there were two brickyards and 2 more under construction. There was a park, Highland Park where band concerts, picnics, boating, skating and an outdoor Chautauqua was held annually. In 1925 there was also a coal mine.