Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Galena is the county seat for Jo Daviess County
Adjacent to Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Carroll County(11) ► Stephenson County(23) ► Dubuque County, Iowa(23) ► Jackson County, Iowa(1) ► Grant County, Wisconsin(49) ► Lafayette County, Wisconsin(27) ►
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On Sinsinawa Avenue at Third Street, on the right when traveling west on Sinsinawa Avenue.
Dedicated in memory
of all veterans of
the area who have
served and especially
to those who gave
their lives in
service of our
country in all our
conflicts. — — Map (db m22916) HM
On Wisconsin Avenue (Illinois Route 35) at Sinsinawa Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Wisconsin Avenue.
"First Pioneer Settlers
in Jo Daviess County to
Turn the Prairie Sod --
1827 - 1853."
"Their Courage and Endurance
Paved the Way."
We Follow in Their Footsteps! — — Map (db m90175) HM
On U.S. 20, 0.9 miles west of West Headquarters Road, on the right when traveling west.
Prior to 1820, Indians and occasional white traders occupied LaPointe, the name given to the present site of Galena. The settlement grew rapidly in 1823 and 1824 as each boat deposited new arrivals on the banks of the Fever (now Galena) River. . . . — — Map (db m202767) HM
On South Bench Street just north of Magazine Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1892, Benjamin Franklin Felt, a retired local merchant, presented the Galena City Council with a petition to fund a free public library. When the council said no, Felt and his daughter Anna opened their parlor to the public as a lending library. . . . — — Map (db m171100) HM
On Spring Street (U.S. 20) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Prior to 1820, Indians and occasional white traders occupied LaPointe, the name given to the present site of Galena. The settlement grew rapidly in 1823 and 1824 as each boat deposited new arrivals on the banks of the Fever (now Galena) River. . . . — — Map (db m202769) HM
On South Main Street at Green Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Opened in April, 1855, the five-story, 240 room De Soto House was “the largest and most luxurious hotel in the West.” Abraham Lincoln spoke from its balcony in 1856 and Stephen A. Douglas in 1858. Ulysses S. Grant maintained his 1868 . . . — — Map (db m72275) HM
On Bouthillier Street, 0.2 miles east of Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Has been designated a
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 . . . — — Map (db m72330) HM
On Burnett Avenue at Gratiot Street, on the right when traveling west on Burnett Avenue.
This Model 1861 3-inch Ordnance Rifle, Registry No. 829, was produced at the Phoenix Iron Company, Phoenixville, PA. in 1864.
It is made of welded wrought iron and has a rifled barrel weighing 816 lbs. It had a range of 1850 yards at a 5° . . . — — Map (db m229141) HM
On West Main Street (Illinois Route 78) at North Warren Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Dedicated to the Honor and Sacrifice of our Men and Women who served our country in War and Peace by the Citizens of Warren and surrounding area 2004. — — Map (db m235504) HM WM
