Explore Jo Daviess County
Galena/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 MuseumsUlysses 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 HomesOld 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 BuildingsWashburne 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 HomesLong 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 ViewsStockton Historical Museum
Located downtown in a restored 1890s building, the Stockton Historical Museum presents Stockton'
Stockton, IL MuseumsGalena Public Library and Historic Collection
The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907
Galena, IL Historic LibrariesGalena Birding
Birding trips to the banks of the Mississippi, mature woodlands or open meadows last approximately 2 1/2
Galena, IL BirdwatchingGramercy 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 Archaeology