Galenians of the Month

Full disclosure: I've fallen a few months behind - but will catch up soon!
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Carl Johnson

Carl’s commitment to Galena and Historical Preservation manifested in many projects over the years…
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Charles S Hempstead

Charles Smith Hempstead was Galena’s first mayor…
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Ulysses S Grant

Ulysses S. Grant came to Galena in April of 1860 aboard the steamboat Itasca.  There was no fanfare when he…
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Beth Baranski

After moving to Galena in 1989, Beth worked with others on community projects, completing the City’s Historic Preservation Guidebook, and…
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Ely Parker

Born Hasanoanda on a Reservation in Indian Falls, New York, Ely Parker was a Tonawanda Seneca.  Like so many Native…
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Anna Felt

Anna Elizabeth Felt lived 93 productive years and made her mark as one of Galena’s most important historical residents. By…
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Alfie Mueller

Alfred W “Alfie” Mueller collected tens of thousands of old photographs of Galena during his 95 year lifespan, a collection…
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Clarissa Emely Gear Hobbs

Clarissa Emely Gear Hobbs was born to Ezekiah Gear, an early Galena settler, miner, and politician who helped found and…
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Sarah Coates Harris

A doctor and women’s rights advocate, Sarah Coates Harris was truly a woman ahead of her time. (more…)…
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Charles Sheerer

Charles Sheerer was Galena mayor and postmaster, but he is best known for Turner Hall (click for more…)…
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Adele Gratiot Washburne

Adele Marie-Antoinette Gratiot was born in Galena on November 12, 1826.  She is notable for many reasons (more…)…
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Hezekiah Gear

Hezekiah Gear arrived in Galena in 1827.  He boasted of being a veteran of the Navy and being aboard the…