Galena Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease)
- On the Register
- since Oct 23, 2013
- Significant for
- Industry, Commerce, Transportation, Architecture
- Importance
- Statewide
- Type
- District
- Where
- Roughly bounded by Davis Cr., 4th, 5th, Adams, Field, Wann, N. Dodge, Fulton, N. Hickory, Hill, Ridge & Spring Sts., Galena, IL
About
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.
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Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata.