City of Galena

City of Galena is a locality in , . City of Galena is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Elihu Benjamin Washburne House and Ulysses S. Grant Home.

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 .

Museum
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The in , is the former home of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War general and later the 18th president of the United States.

Museum
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The , currently being operated as the Galena Welcome Center, is a brick building built in the Greek Revival style in 1845 in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Galena and Galena Historic District.

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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.

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.

City of Galena

Latitude
42.4226° or 42° 25′ 21″ north
Longitude
-90.4307° or 90° 25′ 50″ west
Population
3,430
Elevation
692 feet (211 metres)
Open location code
86JFCHF9+2P
Geo­Names ID
7163614
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