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The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907 in the Greek Revival style. The reading room features a mosaic fireplace in a wisteria pattern, done in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright and Prairie School of Architecture.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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 Museums

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 Homes



Washburne 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 Homes

Things to do near Galena, IL

Whisper Creek Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Graham-Ginestra House Founder's Garden

Delightful English garden on the grounds of an 1857 italianate limestone house with heirloom roses, delphiniums, daylilies, d...

Oak Grove Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 365 days...

Morris Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 365 days...

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Modern buildings, themed gardens and groves accessed by miles of paved and chip paths, workshops, special events, an art gall...