Illinois
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West Galena Township

Gears Ferry

Gears Ferry is a hamlet in , , . Gears Ferry is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Elihu Benjamin Washburne House and Greenwood Cemetery.

Museum
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The , also known as the Washburne-Sheehan House, is a 1+1⁄2-story Greek Revival house located at 908 Third Street in . is situated 2½ miles northeast of Gears Ferry.

Cemetery
is a in in the city of . It is located one mile west of downtown Galena at the intersection of US 20 and Gear Street. is situated 2 miles northeast of Gears Ferry.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Galena Historic District and Galena.

Neighborhood
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The is a historic district located in the city of , United States. The historic district encompasses 85 percent of the city of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. is situated 2½ miles northeast of Gears Ferry.

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is a city in the 16 miles east of , , and 163 miles west from . is known as "The City that Time Forgot" for its rich 19th century heritage.

Village
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or Saint Donatus is a city in , , United States. The population was 120 at the time of the 2020 census. is known for its status as a village, with historic architecture and views along U.S. Route 52. is situated 4½ miles southwest of Gears Ferry.

Gears Ferry

Latitude
42.38918° or 42° 23′ 21″ north
Longitude
-90.46513° or 90° 27′ 55″ west
Elevation
607 feet (185 metres)
Open location code
86JF9GQM+MW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 151506229
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4893563
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