Galena Historic District, Galena

Name: Galena Historic District
Address: Galena, United States

#7 among attractions in Galena

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The Galena Historic District is a historic district located in the city of Galena, Illinois, United States. The historic district encompasses 85 percent of the city of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The downtown area consists of three successive tiers made up of Main, Bench and Prospect Streets. Within the boundaries of the district are such notable homes as the Ulysses S. Grant Home and the Elihu B. Washburne House. The Galena Historic District was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969. ()

Coordinates: 42°24'55"N, 90°25'46"W

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Galena Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dowling House, Old Market House, Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Elihu Benjamin Washburne House.

~920 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Dowling House, Galena
5 min walk • The Dowling House is the oldest building in Galena, Illinois, United States, now a historic house museum.
~540 ftE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Market House, Galena
3 min walk • The Old Market House, currently being operated as the Galena Welcome Center, is a brick building built in the Greek Revival style in 1845 in Galena, Illinois.
~260 ftW
Church
Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Galena
2 min walk • Saint Michael's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford. The church is located in Galena, Illinois, United States, at 227 South Bench Street in Galena. The parish is named after the Archangel Michael, and is seated on a hill overlooking downtown Galena.
~810 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Elihu Benjamin Washburne House, Galena
4 min walk • The Elihu Benjamin Washburne House, also known as the Washburne-Sheehan House, is a 1+1⁄2-story Greek Revival house located at 908 Third Street in Galena, Illinois.
~1180 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Ulysses S. Grant Home, Galena
6 min walk • The Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena, Illinois is the former home of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War general and later 18th President of the United States. The home was designed by William Dennison and constructed in 1859 - 1860.
~1600 ftW
42°24'49"N • 90°26'6"W
StoneHouse Pottery & Gallery, Galena
8 min walk • Museum
~1350 ftSW
42°24'44"N • 90°25'55"W
Galena Public Library District, Galena
7 min walk • Library

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Which popular attractions are close to Galena Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Galena (2 min walk), Old Market House, Galena (3 min walk), Elihu Benjamin Washburne House, Galena (4 min walk), Dowling House, Galena (5 min walk).

Galena Historic District, Galena

Facts and practical information

Galena Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Dowling House, Galena

Old Market House, Galena

Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Galena

Elihu Benjamin Washburne House, Galena

Ulysses S. Grant Home, Galena

StoneHouse Pottery & Gallery, Galena

Galena Public Library District, Galena

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Galena Historic District?