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Delve into Galena in United States

Galena in the region of Illinois with its 3,429 residents is a city in United States - some 742 mi or ( 1194 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .

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Current time in Galena is now 10:19 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Bellevue, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Davenport, and Dubuque. While being here, make sure to check out Bellevue . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Galena ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Accommodations - Galena IL Lodging

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www.theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com Enjoy a romantic and memorable getaway at The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel. Our 75 guestrooms are themed after Ireland's 32 counties and feature a special Emerald ..

Savor an Escape in Galena IL

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www.galenarestaurants.com Dine with Galena's finest family of restaurants - Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill, One Eleven Main and Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' when visiting Galena, IL. All are foun ..


Welcome - The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel in Galena IL

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www.theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com From the moment you enter Galena's newest hotel, The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel, you'll discover comfortable guestrooms and fine Irish craftsmanship and hospital ..

Irish Pub - Frank ODowds at The Irish Cottage in Galena IL

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www.theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com An authentic Irish pub designed & handcrafted in Ireland, shipped to Galena and reassembled by Irish craftsmen. Large selection of quality spirits, beers & wines; ..


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Saint Michael's Catholic Church (Galena, Illinois)

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.

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Located at 42.42 -90.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tags: 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Buildings and structures in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, Galena, Illinois, Religious buildings completed in 1832, Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois

Galena, Illinois

Galena is the county seat and largest city of Jo Daviess County, Illinois in the United States, with a population of 3,429 in 2010. The city is a popular tourist destination known for its history, historical architecture, and ski and golf resorts. Galena was the residence of Ulysses S. Grant and eight other Civil War generals, as well as several entertainers and politicians.

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Located at 42.42 -90.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tags: Cities in Illinois, County seats in Illinois, Galena, Illinois, Populated places established in 1826, Populated places in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Galena (Amtrak station)

The Galena Amtrak station is a proposed train station located in Galena, Illinois, and will serve a new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque Amtrak route that is expected to begin operation in late 2014 or early 2015. The existing depot is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and the city of Galena proposes using the existing depot (which is currently in use as a tourist information center) as Galena's Amtrak station.

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Located at 42.41 -90.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Amtrak stations in Illinois, Galena, Illinois, Proposed railway stations scheduled to open in 2014

Greenwood Cemetery (Galena, Illinois)

Greenwood Cemetery is a public cemetery in West Galena Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, City of Galena, Illinois It is located 1 mile west of downtown Galena at the intersection of US 20 (Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Highway) and Gear Street. Greenwood Cemetery interees include United States Civil War veterans and casualties along with a number of staff members from President Ulysses S. Grant's administration. Greenwood is an active Cemetery and is open to the public.

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Located at 42.42 -90.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Cemeteries in Illinois, Galena, Illinois, Protected areas of Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Galena High School (Illinois)

Galena High School is the public secondary school in Galena, Illinois, and is part of Galena Unit School District 120. As of 2007, GHS has roughly 260 students. Its current building was built in 1957. School Song- "Old Galena High" (1928) Battle Cry: Galena Pirates we're counting on you To your colors we'll always be true Firm and strong united are we V-I-C-T-O-R-Y that's the Pirate Battle Cry Onward to victory YO-HO!

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Located at 42.43 -90.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Galena, Illinois, Public high schools in Illinois, School buildings completed in 1957, Schools in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

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