These external websites can be helpful when conducting genealogical or local history research.
The digitization of the library’s historic newspaper collection is an ongoing project. If you would like to contribute to the project, checks can be sent to the library with “Gazette Digitization” in the memo line.
The USGenWeb Project is a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. This Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone.
Searchable database of statewide veterans, marriage, death and other records.
President Ulysses S. Grant Home, Congressman Elihu B. Washburne Home, several parks and neighborhood homes near the Grant Home, the Old Market House and the Information Center in the Market House Square on Commerce Street are all part of the Galena State Historic Sites.
601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
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601 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0200
LIBRARY HOURS
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