Galena in Jo Daviess County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ulysses S. Grant Home
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1930
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1964
Erected 1964 by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 42° 24.667′ N, 90° 25.473′ W. Marker is in Galena, Illinois, in Jo Daviess County. Marker is on Bouthillier Street, 0.2 miles east of Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Bouthillier St,, Galena IL 61036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Galena, Illinois (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The De Soto House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Galena Public Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Point Of Beginning (approx. 6.7 miles away in Wisconsin); a different marker also named Galena, Illinois (approx. 9˝ miles away); St. Augustine Church (approx. 9.7 miles away in Wisconsin); George Wallace Jones (approx. 9.8 miles away in Wisconsin); Sinsinawa Mound (approx. 9.8 miles away in Wisconsin). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galena.
Also see . . . Ulysses S. Grant Home. Galena State Historic Sites (Submitted on March 15, 2014.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 7, 2018, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on March 15, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2018, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.