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Galena, Illinois
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Galena is the largest city in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 3,308 at the 2020 census. A 581-acre section of the city is listed on the National
Main Street in 2023
Main Street in 2023
A large galena crystal from the Galena mines
A large galena crystal from the Galena mines
The Dowling House (1826–27) is the oldest building in Galena.
The Dowling House (1826–27) is the oldest building in Galena.
View of downtown Galena
View of downtown Galena
Ulysses S. Grant
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Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877, and was the Commanding General of the Union Army, leading it to victory in the American Civil War in 1865.
Galena, Illinois
…population of Chicago at the time. Galena developed as the largest steamboat hub on the Mississippi River north of St. Louis. Galena was the home of Ulysses S. Grant and eight other Civil War generals. Today, the city is a tourist destination known for its history, architecture, and resorts. The city is named for…
Grant, c. 1870–1880
Grant, c. 1870–1880
Grant's birthplace in Point Pleasant, Ohio
Grant's birthplace in Point Pleasant, Ohio
Grant as a young officer, c. 1845–1847
Grant as a young officer, c. 1845–1847
The Battle of Monterrey during which Grant saw military action
The Battle of Monterrey during which Grant saw military action