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 MuseumsGalena Public Library and Historic Collection
The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907
Galena, IL Historic LibrariesWashburne House State Historic Site
This renovated site was home to popular Congressman and political adviser to Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, and ambassador to France (1869-1877). Grant's election night news was received here via telegraph. Washburne's house was completed in 1845
Galena, IL Famous HomesAll About A Ghost Tour
Fascinating walking tour with stories about Galena's ghostly past. Stories are thoroughly researched and documented.
Galena, IL Ghost ToursMain Street Players Theatre Company
The Main Street Players is a community theatre company offering main-stage theatre productions, workshops and a touring production "Remembering Old Galena"
Galena, IL TheatresGramercy Park
Gramercy Park is located on a scenic bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, with 26 ceremonial and burial mounds from the Hopewell Native American culture, circa 200-500
East Dubuque, IL ArchaeologyLong Hollow Tower & Scenic Overlook
Location includes picnic tables, shelters, restrooms. Climb the lookout tower for a spectacular view of Jo Daviess County'
Elizabeth, IL Scenic Views