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Looking for more to do and see in Galena and Jo Daviess County? Check
out these sites!
 Jo
Daviess County GenWeb Site - A great place to start your
Genealogical research. Also try writing to the Historical Collections
Room of the Galena Public Library, located at 601 S. Bench Street,
Galena, IL 61036. They can also be reached by phone at (815)777-0200
from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and 12:00 to 4:00 Saturday
central time. Wednesday evening 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
(The Library and our History Museum have combined their genealogical
records in the Historical Collections Room of the Library).
Jo
Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau - All The
information you'll need for lodging, dining, attractions and directions.
University
of Wisconsin Platteville Southwest Wisconsin Room contains
archival and manuscript materials from six southwestern Wisconsin
counties. a good place for history and geology of the lead mining
region. Galena
State Historic Sites & Grant Home Visit the home of
General Ulysses S. Grant, Congressman Elihu B. Washburne and the Old
Galena Market House.
Apple
River Fort State Historic Site Apple
River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, Illinois, is the
site of one of the battles fought during the Black Hawk War. Black Hawk
and his warriors attacked the hastily erected fort on June 24, 1832.
In 1996, the fort was reconstructed next to the original site.
Galena
Area Chamber of Commerce One of the oldest Chambers in
Illinois! Thinking of starting a business in Galena or moving your
business here? Just ask; the Chamber can help.
Galena
Downtown Business Association
Come and see
what all Galena's downtown has to offer. Browse the virtual shops in the
comfort of your own home before you visit the actual store.
Learn what is happening on the "Best Main Street
in the Midwest!"
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