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 TheatresWashburne 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 HomesStockton Historical Museum
Located downtown in a restored 1890s building, the Stockton Historical Museum presents Stockton'
Stockton, 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 BuildingsGalena 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 ToursLong 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