Explore Jo Daviess County
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
The Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena, Illinois is the former home of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War General and later 18
Galena, IL Famous HomesGalena/Jo Daviess County History Museum
Housed in the 1858 Daniel A. Barrows mansion where much of the home's original detail still exists, the museum exhibits include Civil War, mining, steamboating, clothing, geology, dolls, toys. Original 1830
Galena, IL MuseumsOld Stockade on the Cobblestone Street
See and hear of Galena's earliest Indian trader and how his building served Galena since the mid-1820
Galena, IL Historic BuildingsThe Old Market State Historic Site
The Old Market House, constructed in 1845-1846, was a center of Galena's community life during Galena's "Golden Era." The greek revival house sheltered vendors and shoppers, who gathered in the heart of the river city's business district until 1910
Galena, IL Historic SitesGalena Birding
Birding trips to the banks of the Mississippi, mature woodlands or open meadows last approximately 2 1/2
Galena, IL BirdwatchingGalena Trolley Tours
Travel through this historic area. 1-hr.nonstop tours offered daily. 2-hr. tours are also available. Groups welcome. Seating capacity: 120. See you soon!
Galena, IL Tours