Profile for Galena, Illinois, IL

Galena is on the Galena River, near the Mississippi.

Former and merged names include:
· Fever River
· Frederic's Point
· January's Point
· La Pointe

Booming mining district in the first half of the 19th century. The local economy declined with the advent of railroads. But, in recent years, tourism has increased.

Nine native sons, including Ulysses S. Grant, rose to the rank of general during the Civil War

Ranked No. 2 in the state, June 2001, in the ePodunk Historic Small Towns Index

Filming location for:
· 1989 movie, "Field of Dreams"

Well-known residents have included:
· President Ulysses S. Grant

Local festivals include:

• Galena Country Fair - Oct. 6-7, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Chestnut Mountain Resort, Recreation Park

Wildlife: Bald eagles are a common site in the area, particularly in winter

Historic sites and museums: Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site, Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum, Vinegar Hill Historic Lead Mine & Museum, Washburne House State Historic Site, Old Market House

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Galena

Cemeteries (11)

Communities (9)

Hotels (6)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

Wineries (1)

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36% of Galena residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Galena ancestry & family history guide.

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• Jo Daviess County Ancestry forum
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Galena was $19,773, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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17% of Galena residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Galena festival dates:

• Galena Country Fair - Oct. 6-7, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Galena include Galena Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Galena, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $352.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $865.

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Newspapers in Galena include Galena Gazette

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Jo Daviess County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Galena political report.

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Galena restaurants taking online reservations include Fried Green Tomatoes, Vinny Vanucchi's ... View restaurants

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The average commute time for Galena workers is 15 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Galena include Best Western, Country Inn & Suites, Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort, Longhollow Point Condominiums, Ramada Hotel & Day Spa Galena, Stoney Creek Inn.

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