Galena Illinois Map

About Galena, Illinois

Galena is a locality in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,931. The population density is 242.1 people per km². Galena is located at 42.4167°N, 90.4290°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61036.

Galena unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and deep ravines, a place where the earth seems to have gathered itself into dramatic folds. It lies 13.3 miles east-south-east of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 116°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west of The Galena Territory. The Fever River, a ribbon of silver, winds through the valley, its banks softened by willows and the occasional stand of sturdy oak. Here, the air carries a distinct crispness, even in the height of summer, a testament to the elevation and the surrounding forests. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a particular golden quality, illuminating the weathered stone of older buildings and casting long shadows that stretch across the steep streets. The very terrain encourages a slower pace, a natural inclination to pause and absorb the view from one of the many overlooks, where the town appears as a cluster of red roofs and church spires against a backdrop of verdant bluffs. This is a place steeped in the echoes of lead mining and river trade, a history that shaped its very foundations and continues to inform its character. Galena once buzzed with the energy of prospectors and steamboat captains, its docks a hub of commerce in the mid-19th century. Today, that robust past is preserved in the meticulously restored architecture of its historic Main Street, a vibrant artery lined with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants that draw visitors from far and wide. The local economy, while diversified, still carries a strong undercurrent of tourism, fueled by the town's undeniable charm and its proximity to outdoor recreation in the surrounding hills and along the waterways. The spirit of Ulysses S. Grant, who lived and is buried here, adds another layer to Galena's storied identity, a reminder of the significant figures who once walked these very streets.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Galena, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Galena and Jo Daviess County.

Detailed location data for Galena includes the ZIP code (61036), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Jo Daviess County (Galena), and school district assignment (Galena Unit School District 120). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Galena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.