The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and personalized the tour based on our history interest. 1906-The high school building on Prospect Street was completed. The service was discontinued in 1981 due to low ridership, poor management, and lack of funds. Large numbers of miners began arriving, including settlers from Lord Selkirk’s failed colony on the Red River in Canada. Miners and traders flocked to the Point. We came to Galena for the day, intended to stay for maybe a night, and thanks to new friends Captain John Bookless, Me Me, Crystal, Meagan, Edgar, Steve, and George, we stayed for four nights. The Stockade was built in Galena and settlers flocked to town. Daniel Smith Harris’s Grey Eagle, the fastest steamboat on the Upper Mississippi River, sank at Rock Island, Illinois and the captain retired from the steamboat business but stayed active in the Galena business community. [3] Following English language code-switching of the French river name "Rivière aux Fèves", the river name was corrupted and was eventually referred to as "Fever River".[3][4]. For the History. On the flip side, some old … Here are a few of the many highlights in Galena’s past. During its heyday with 800 or so residents, Galena was the largest community in the Wood River Valley boasting several hotels, stables, a meat market & the Daisy Saloon. Ulysses S. Grant trained volunteer troops. 1974-Amtrak began regularly scheduled rail passenger service to Chicago on the Black Hawk. 1854-The name of Fever River was changed G River by the Illinois State Legislature. The wood floor on the main level, as well as many windows and doors, were replaced. 1852-Elihu B. Washburne, who was to become one of the most powerful men in the nation, was elected to his first term in U.S. Congress. Council Hill Station. Galena's political history is among the most significant in the State of Illinois. 1856-Abraham Lincoln spoke from the balcony of the DeSoto House. Our rolling hills, history, 19th century architecture and opportunities for year round outdoor recreation attract nearly a million visitors a year. The river rises in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, south of Benton and southwest of Shullsburg. The river was originally known as "Rivière aux Fèves" and "Bean River" due to the large amounts of wild beans that grew along its banks. It enters Illinois in Jo Daviess County to flow through the city of Galena before it joins the upper Mississippi River a few miles south and west. Construction began on Grace Episcopal Church on Hill Street. Established in 1826, the city of Galena was named after a rare mineral formed from lead sulfide. Following English language code-switching of the French river name "Rivière aux Fèves", the river name was corrupted and was eventually referred to as "Fever River". 1982-A new footbridge opened connecting Grant Park to downtown. 1822-The first mining lease was granted by the federal government to Col. James Johnson, who brought 20 white miners and perhaps 50 slaves from Kentucky to work his claim. Galena, city, seat (1827) of Jo Daviess county, northwestern Illinois, U.S. A farmer’s market operated on the first floor and outside on the square until 1910. Although two floors were removed in 1880, the building still stands today as the oldest operating hotel in Illinois. Five feet of water was recorded on Main Street. The City Council chambers were located on the second floor until 1938. Galena Country is known for it's well-preserved, 19th-century architecture and Ulysses S. Grant history, but there's even more to discover in this historically amazing destination! Galena’s population reached an all-time high of roughly 14,000. U.S. Geological Survey. The name of the river is confusing, because while originally named the Fever River, the state of Illinois (shamed to have a river named after smallpox) renamed it to the Galena River. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. 1690-Frenchman Nicholas Perrot established a trading post on the east side of the Mississippi River opposite the present site of Dubuque, Iowa. History Galena was originally founded as a mining town in 1879. Thirty-four local fire departments fought the blaze. It lies along the Galena River (originally called Fever River), 4 miles (6 km) east of the Mississippi River and about 15 miles (25 km) southeast of Dubuque, Iowa. 1819-Francis Bouthillier took over the deserted Armstrong cabin and established a ferry across the Fever River at the foot of what is now Bouthillier Street. It is now the Tourist Information Center. It was the first recorded permanent settlement on the Fever River. We talked about the river, floods, and the history of Galena. Named after the local iron deposits, the city was founded in 1826 and was a major port on the Mississippi River. The history of the area runs as deep as the ore veins in the mines nearby. In Michigan the name was changed to Galien River by legislative action in 1829, and presumably the Indiana Galena River tributary has the same etymology. Over 425,000 pounds of lead ore was shipped from Galena, or “January’s Point”, as it was then known. The river also occupies a substantial canyon. GIFT SHOP ONLY - THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM. Galena’s history began early in America’s quest to explore the West. Chicago, Illinois 6 contributions. 1823-The Virginia becomes the first steamboat to ascend the upper Mississippi River. Gear arrived in the Lead District and began mining near Council Hill. Galena was once the home of Ulysses S. Grant, and today guests can tour his old residence and steep themselves in American history. 1937-The worst flood in Galena’s history occurred. Galena, population 470, is located west of the Interior city of Fairbanks along the historic river. Meanwhile, Dr. Moses Meeker and his colony arrived on the keelboat Colonel Bumford, and Meeker began smelting lead. Must-visit spots include the Grant Home, The Galena & U.S. Grant Museum, and the DeSoto and Washburne Houses. This region was ice-free during the Wisconsin glaciation and underwent hundreds of thousands of years of glacial-free erosion. It was named after a life-long Galena resident whose estate provided money for the project. 1855-The five-story DeSoto House opened its doors for business and quickly claimed the reputation as being one of the finest. The Galena River flowing through downtown. 1992-January-The main lodge at Eagle Ridge Inn and Resort suffered a major loss due to fire. 1830-Galena’s first fire department established. Galena saw its first serious flood, with steamboats floating down Main Street. 1990-The City of Galena received a $684,800 grant for renovation of Turner Hall. The Winnebago War of 1827, also known as the "Fevre River War", is associated with this river. Visit the former home of Ulysses S. Grant, built as a thank … 1978-Reconstruction on the Coatsworth Building was begun. Also, Clingman’s Pharmacy, previously located on Main Street. Ulysses S. Grant Home. Jo Daviess County was introduced to unlimited stakes riverboat gambling aboard the Silver Eagle Casino, docked at Frentress Lake, just west of Galena near East Dubuque. Lead was already a trade article with the French. (The steeple was added in 1854.) Indians defeated the militia at the battle of Stillman’s Run, which caused panic in the Lead District. Alexander Ross was the first known white man to explore Galena, when … Anti-War Democratic lawyers Madison Y. Johnson and David S. Sheean were arrested for disloyal activities. 1904-Grant’s home was given to the city by the children of U.S. Grant. And the name Galena is chosen for the growing community. The Methodist Church was built on Bench Street. It rises a few miles above the present city … 1996-The Galena/Jo Daviess Chamber of Commerce began a major rehab of the Old Railroad Depot. Water levels rose rapidly Monday afternoon. 1874-Turner Hall was built by the Turner Society for various community events and “entertainments of respectable character.”. “Galena tours is a must have app for tourism and home town history. 1841-The state legislature granted a charter of incorporation to the City of Galena. The river was originally known as "Rivière aux Fèves" and "Bean River" due to the large amounts of wild beans that grew along its banks. (Liz Martin/The Gazette) The Galena River flows near the historic district, providing recreational opportunities for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, in Galena on … Galena is a safe, healthy and vibrant place to raise a family, start a business or enjoy retirement. The "River of the Mines" of La Setter, afterward "La Rtviere de Fere" of the French settlers, and still later the "Fever River" of the universal Yankee, became in 1854, by an Act of the Legislature of Illinois, the "Galena River." Trains on the spur stopped running around 1960. 32 Stat., 399", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Galena_River_(Illinois)&oldid=955875386, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Galena River → Mississippi → Gulf of Mexico, This page was last edited on 10 May 2020, at 08:35. |  Developed by Belstar Media, Garret Johnson – The Galena African-American Heritage Foundation, Toys through Time: Holiday Antique Toy Show, Galena River Wine & Cheese 2nd Annual Portfolio Tasting. The short-lived Winnebago Indian uprising in southern Wisconsin sent many miners and farmers to Galena for protection. It grew rapidly as the regional capital of lead mining, the largest riverboat port north of St Louis, and a prominent brewing … The Koyukon Athabascans had seasonal camps in the area and moved as the wild game migrated. 1826-Lieutenant Thomas began to lie out streets and lots. The Silver Eagle Casino left Frentress Lake near East Dubuque and moved out-of-state. The Old City Cemetery was established on Quality Hill, between High and Dodge Streets. The Galena River was over 200 feet wide. In the summer many families floated on rafts to the Yukon River to fish for salmon. Galena, Illinois By the middle of the 19th Century, Galena was one of the richest river towns in the Midwest. The Customs House, built to register Upper Mississippi steamboat cargoes, was also the new Post Office. The Winnebago Indians resisted at Johnson’s landing, insisting they had not ceded the land to the United States, as had the Sauk and Fox Tribes. 1857-Ely Parker, part Seneca Indian, was appointed superintendent of construction for the U.S. Customs House and Marine Hospital in Galena. Reconstruction began immediately and portions of the new facility were opened by August. Galena’s first Chamber of Commerce was organized. 1843-Manufacture of Galena pottery began at the D.A. Samuel Hughlett began smelting on a small tributary of the Fever River, known today as Hughlett’s Branch. 1994-Judith Gratton became the first woman County Board Chairman. 1818-John Tyler Armstrong built a cabin on the east bank of the Fever River, probably in the vicinity of the Illinois Central Railroad Depot (Information Center). Hazel Green was part of the mining boom that took place in this part of Wisconsin in the 1800s. Drawbridges were built at Meeker and Spring Streets. A new mining boom began as Indian claims were extinguished. Great History. Spring thaw and heavy late spring rainfall caused the Galena River and Mississippi River to crest at the highest level ever. It is one of the oldest buildings still standing in Galena. 1845-Lead ore production in the lead region (Galena, IL area; Dubuque, IA area; and southern Wisconsin), peaked at 54 million pounds, representing more than 80 percent of the nation’s total. It was dedicated as the Frank L. Einsweiler bridge. There was serious damage to main downtown buildings. Jenna A wrote a review Nov 2020. Most of it was shipped out of the region on Galena steamboats. 1987-The Alice T. Virtue Memorial Water Park opened, featuring two swimming pools, a waterslide, and sand volleyball court. It is now Galena Green Condominiums. 1965-Galena became the first community after Springfield to adopt a local historic preservation ordinance, which established a local historic district. Construction began on Galena Square. Here are a few of the many highlights in Galena’s past. 1931-U.S. Grant Home is deeded to the state by the City of Galena. It is now a senior citizen’s center. 1860-Ulysses S. Grant and family arrived in Galena and rented the house at 121 South High Street. Work began as sprinklers, fire alarms, and a stage loft were added. Galena River (Fever River) Origin of Galena River, Wisconsin A stream emptying into the Mississippi from the east, on which is the city of Galena, Illinois; now called the Galena River. The Galena River, also known as the Fevre or Fever River,[1] is a 52.4-mile-long (84.3 km)[2] river which flows through the Midwestern United States. The City of Galena, Alaska was established in 1918 as a supply and trans-shipment point for lead ore (galena) mining prospects south of the Yukon River. 1816-Captain John Shaw of the U.S. Army reported Indians along the Fever River mining lead from the “Buck Lead” north of Galena. 1932-Congressman Leo Allen was elected, and began 28 years as the district’s congressman. A school was es… Later, Ulysses S. Grant and his family worshipped there. 1951-Construction was completed on the dike and floodgates, finally protecting Galena from floodwaters. I am a native Galenian and love having easy access to hours worth of listening material which I can reference at my own pace. 1908-The Galena Public Library on Bench Street was constructed, funded by the Carnegie Foundation and B.F. H.H. The spur linked Galena to Galena Junction, where the main railroad line—still active—follows the Mississippi River. Map View. History. The Illinois Central Railroad arrived in Galena. Galena was the first mineral rush city in the United States back in the 1820's. 1890-A lock and dam was built near the mouth of the Galena River, functioning until 1921. The Blackhawk War broke out. History Prehistory and early history. Share. Galena is the largest city in and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with a population of 3,429 at the 2010 census. Steamboats began regularly scheduled service between Galena and St. Louis. 1993-Kraft closed its Galena plant, consolidating production at the Stockton plant. The city is named for the mineral galena, which was in the ore that formed the basis for the region's early mining economy. Felt estate. History is a growth industry: There are two trolley companies, two ghost tours, a walking tour, kayak tours on the placid Galena River, even a scooter tour to a country vineyard. About 100 men came up the river from St. Louis to work the Fever River mines. 1973-Frank Einsweiler, strong preservation advocate was elected to the first of four terms as Mayor of Galena. Guest speakers included Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Took good covid precautions. It became the home of Ulysses S. Grant in 1865 and is now the Grant Home State Historic Site. The former Galena Forward Operating Location (FOL) is located on the northern bank of the Yukon River in the City of Galena, approximately 45 miles east of Nulato, 270 miles west of Fairbanks, and 350 miles northwest of Anchorage. 1839-Dredging began on the Fever River as the silting problem worsened-a result of soil erosion caused by mining, excessive cutting of trees for smelters and steamboats, and farming. 1995-Jo Daviess County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau moved into the Old Waterworks Building at the corner of Park and Bouthillier Streets. This stage of Turner Hall renovation was completed in June 1992. Gaslights lined the streets and the Marine Hospital was completed along the Galena River. 1832-Daniel Smith Harris and his brother, Robert Scribe, began construction on the Jo Daviess, the first steamboat built on the Fever River. 1848-Westminister Presbyterian Church was built on South Bench Street. The City of Galena is located in the unglaciated area of Northwest Illinois. 1911-A tornado caused severe damage to the roof of the Grant Home. The location was on the site of a former Athabaskan fish camp recorded in the 1880 Census map as Natulaten. The Coatsworth at one time housed J.R. Grant’s leather shop where Ulysses worked. The Old No. 1859-The Alexander Jackson home was constructed on Bouthillier Street. Blackhawk and his people were defeated at the Battle of Bad Axe, Wisconsin. The Galena River being centrally located between St. Louis and St. Paul on the Mississippi River made Galena a hub of steamboat commerce it was once one of the most important cities in Illinois and being the home of General Ulysses S. Grant the city received national attention during the 1860s. 1968-Over 85 percent of Galena is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. French explorers visited the region in the late 17th century and found Sauk and Fox Indians mining lead. 1900-Vice president Theodore Roosevelt spoke at Turner Hall. 1869-The Women’s Suffrage Convention was held in Galena, organized by Sarah Coates Harris, wife of retired captain Daniel Smith Harris. Ordinances now prohibit buildings constructed of wood in the downtown area. One of Galena's most important landmarks, The Steamboat House is a Gothic Revival historic mansion built by steamboat captain Daniel Smith Harris and his wife, Sarah. 1838-The First Presbyterian Church was constructed. 1988-Frank Einsweiler retired as Mayor of Galena after 50 years of community service. James Jones begins publishing the first newspaper in the Region, the Miner’s Journal. A 581-acre (235 ha) section of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Galena Historic District. The new development featured a 30,000 sq. He visited Indian-operated lead mines on the Fever River (now the Galena River). Galena’s history began early in America’s quest to explore the West. The Illinois Central Railroad Depot was built. The Galena River Trail is built upon an old railroad spur of the Burlington Railroad main line, constructed in 1886. 1865-Grant returned from the Civil War in triumph and was given a huge reception and home in Galena by prominent Republicans. Explore Galena’s history and meet the spirit of Ulysses Grant in a hologram that welcomes guests to the museum where true national treasures, such as the “Peace in Union” and “General Grant on the Battlefield” paintings, Flag from the Vicksburg Siege, a topographical map of Jo Daviess County, and the stories of mining and steamboating are presented. Galena Temperance Society formed to “combat excessive drunkenness” in the town’s saloons and “groceries.” Among the party was 15-year-old Daniel Smith Harris, destined to become the most prominent steamboat captain on the Upper Mississippi River. All reviews beautiful house period pieces galena river great history tiffany jones chandeliers architecture steamboat homes. He was instrumental in getting funding for a dike and floodgates on the Galena River. The Galena Complex has a large resource base to be exploited with high-confidence exploration targets along extension and below existing resources with potential for deeper-level, high-grade targets. John Dowling’s trading post was built about this time of native limestone. The Mississippi River took nearly three weeks to return to below flood level. ft. Dick’s Supermarket. Grant received election returns in the library of Elihu B. Washburne’s house, now a State Historic Site. The building is now an Illinois State Historic Site. 211 South Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036, © 2018 Galena History Museum  |  All Right Reserved. 1851-An Italianate-style firehouse was built on Bench Street. The first post office in northern Illinois is established at the corner of Main and Perry Streets. There were 12 summer fish camps located on the Yukon River between the Koyukuk River and the Nowitna River.Galena was established in 1918 near an Athabascan fish camp called … 1844-Jo Daviess County courthouse on Bench Street, begun in 1839, was completed. Galena is Latin for lead sulfide. His campaign headquarters were located at the DeSoto House. The river was named after René Bréhant de Galinée, a French missionary and explorer. St. Mary’s Catholic Church was constructed according to the plans of missionary Father Samuel Mazzuchelli. David Sheean was elected Mayor. Sackett and Co. kilns on Dewey Avenue. Because of its location along the Mississippi River, Galena became an important port stop between St. Paul and St. Louis, allowing the city to blossom. 1 Firehouse is believed to be the oldest firehouse of its type in Illinois. 1827-Jo Daviess County organized; it was named after a Kentucky lawyer and militia officer who fell at the head of his troops at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811 in Indiana. A census revealed 650 houses and 2,225 people in the city. 1828-In February, the steamer Josephine had to break through the ice in the Fever River to deliver flour to residents of Galena, who were desperately short of provisions. The worst Galena fire ever devastated many Main Street buildings. 1926-Turner hall was gutted by fire. Watershed History Note. From the origins of Kraft Cheese to one of the earliest African-American churches in Illinois, Galena Country is loaded with stories of yesteryear, making it a cultural cornerstone where past meets present. While not an official historic site, Council Hill Station dates back to the 1850s, … Flood of 1993 was named the Hundred Year Flood. 1862-Because of Galena’s southern antecedents, divided loyalties sill existed. Because of siltation, the river channel continued to decrease in size while intensity and frequency of floods increased. Today it is the second oldest continuously owned and operated post office in the nation. Toll bridges were built at Bouthillier and Franklin Streets. Grant went to work in his father’s leather goods store as a clerk for $600 per year. 1997-Elihu Washburne home renovation was completed and opened to the public. The first boatload of lead ore was shipped down the Fever and Mississippi Rivers by Col. George Davenport, after whom Davenport, Iowa is named. Fires caused extensive damage to wooden buildings on Main Street. 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