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 MuseumsMain 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 TheatresGalena Public Library and Historic Collection
The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907
Galena, IL Historic LibrariesLittle White Church on the Hill
Restored in 1984, this country church has stained glass, original pews, pine flooring, authentic lighting, and period restroom. Outdoors the chapel includes a cobblestone walk and wedding dove benches. Customized packages. Reservation required;
Scales Mound, IL Historic ChurchesOld 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 BuildingsTimber Ridge Gardens
Meander through perennial nursery and 15 acres of display gardens. 800 hosta varieties, 2500 perennial, grass, tree and shrub varieties.
Elizabeth, IL GardensGramercy 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 ArchaeologyThe Dowling House
The Dowling House is Illinois' oldest stone structure--Galena's oldest home, built in 1826 as a trading post/residence. Furnished with primitives and Galena Pottery. 30-minute tours. Brill'
Galena, IL Historic Homes