The priest behind the legend: How Joseph Costa — and a relic — became part of Galesburg’s story
GALESBURG HISTORYThis story is part of an occasional Galesburg Community News series exploring local history. The bones of St. Crescent have rested in Galesburg for nearly 140 years, and his name is legend in the city. He has long been said to protect Galesburg from tornadoes. But how did he get here — and who… Continue reading The priest behind the legend: How Joseph Costa — and a relic — became part of Galesburg’s story
