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 Galena Train Station Lucky 7 - Galena Illinois Posted by:  iconions
N 42° 24.739 W 090° 25.766
15T E 711514 N 4698758
This Lucky 7 is centered on the Little Free Library #31195 located in Depot Park in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM10JFY
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2019
Views: 2
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. A 581-acre (235 ha) section of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Galena Historic District. The city is named for the mineral galena, which was mined by Native Americans in the area for over a thousand years. Owing to these deposits, Galena was the site of the first major mineral rush in the United States. By 1828, the population was estimated at 10,000, rivaling the population of Chicago at the time. The city emerged as the largest steamboat hub on the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Missouri. Galena was the home of Ulysses S. Grant and eight other Civil War generals. Today, the city is a tourist destination known for its history, architecture, and resorts.
- Galena Wikipedia Page
This Lucky 7 takes in some of the features of the environs of Galena, Illinois. Quirky statues, old buildings and free book exchanges are some of the highlights of this Lucky 7.
Department Number, Category Name, and Waymark Code:
2 - Victorian Style Architecture - WM10J16
3 - Bed and Breakfast - WM10J6Y
5 - Official Local Tourism Attractions - WM10M5Q
6 - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings - WM10J15
8 - People Named Places - WM10JFW
10- Superlatives - WM10M5H
11- Roadside Attractions - WM10J25
13- Free Community Book Exchanges - WM10J1F
14- Wikipedia Entries - WM10J1N
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Tally: 9
Reused Waymarks: no
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