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Galena is the largest city in and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. [7] It had a population of 3,308 at the 2020 census . [ 6 ] A 581-acre (235 ha) section of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Galena Historic District .
Charles Mound, the highest natural point in Illinois at 1,235 ft (376 m), is located near Scales Mound in Jo Daviess County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 619 square miles (1,600 km 2 ), of which 601 square miles (1,560 km 2 ) is land and 18 square miles (47 km 2 ) (2.9%) is water.
James W. Stephenson (1806–1838), lived in Galena; raised a company and served in the Black Hawk War; served in Illinois Senate (1834–1838); nominated as the Democrat's candidate for governor in the first Illinois Democratic State Convention in 1837, but had to withdraw six months later; died and was buried in Galena
The Galena Historic District is a historic district located in the city of Galena, Illinois, United States. The historic district encompasses 85 percent of the city of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The downtown area consists of three successive tiers made up of Main, Bench and Prospect Streets.
Pages in category "Galena, Illinois" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena, Illinois is the former home of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War general and later the 18th president of the United States.The home was designed by William Dennison [3] and constructed in 1859 - 1860. [2]
Based on the Illinois School Report Card for the 2018-19 school year, Galena had a graduation rate of 88% and an Advanced Placement participation rate of 43%. [5] Additionally, in 2019, Galena ranked as the 2,745 best school in the United States, and 106 in Illinois based on U.S. News & World Report .
The church is located in Galena, Illinois, United States, at 227 South Bench Street in Galena. The parish is named after the Archangel Michael , and is seated on a hill overlooking downtown Galena. History