Come and view our large landform model and learn how the glaciers spared this unique part of Illinois, leaving Jo Daviess County with the highest elevations in the State. See, also, the tragic effects of soil erosion and siltation of the Galena River from years of mining and farming. All of the highest points in Illinois are located near Galena in Jo Daviess County.
Visitors inspect the museum's unique landform model.
Native stone was used to build many of Galena's structures, including Turner Hall, seen here in 1874. The Museum . History Highlights . The Gift Shop . Home Copyright 1999 Galena Historical Society.