Galena, Illinois

county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Galena is the largest city in and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois.[7] 3,308 people lived here at the 2020 census.[6]

Galena, Illinois
Downtown Galena, Illinois
Downtown Galena, Illinois
Flag of Galena, Illinois
Etymology: Named for The lead sulfide ore galena
Location of Galena in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Location of Galena in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Galena is located in Illinois
Galena
Galena
Galena is located in the United States
Galena
Galena
Coordinates: 42°25′N 90°26′W / 42.417°N 90.433°W / 42.417; -90.433
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyJo Daviess
TownshipEast Galena, West Galena, and Rawlins
Settled1690s (French)[1]
Founded1826[2]
Incorporated1835[3]
Chartered1841[2]
Area
 • Total4.51 sq mi (11.67 km2)
 • Land4.50 sq mi (11.65 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Population
 • Total3,308
 • Density736.4/sq mi (284.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (North American Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61036
Area code815
FIPS code17-28300
Websitehttp://www.cityofgalena.org/

References change

  1. Galena Area Chamber of Commerce via CommunityLink (November 15, 2004). "Lifestyle, Location & History". Archived from the original on December 5, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2007.
  2. 2.0 2.1 City of Galena. "History". Archived from the original on February 5, 2007. Retrieved April 13, 2007.
  3. Kett 1878, pp. 458–461.
  4. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  5. "USGS detail on Newtown". Retrieved October 21, 2007.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Galena city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  7. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.