Jo Daviess County
Libraries & Associations
Galena Public Library District & Historic Collection
601 S. Bench Street
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0200
The Galena Public Library and Reading Room was established by Mr. Benjamin Franklin Felt in 1894. Formally opening on January 3, 1895, it first occupied two rooms on the second floor of the Galena Post Office Building. In 1906, funds from the Felt Estate were used to purchase the present site of the Library. The cornerstone was laid April 27, 1907.
Local History Alfred Mueller Historical
Collections Room. Genealogy resources. Local newspapers
on microfilm and bound copies from 1834: records of births, deaths, burials,
marriages: ledgers, maps and more. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
3-5 P.M., Wednesday 3-8 P.M., Saturday 12-4 P.M.
Galena/JoDaviess County Historical Society and Museum
211 South Bench Street
Galena, Illinois 61036
(815) 777-9129
The Miner's Journal is published quarterly by the Historical Society
Award Winning Audio-Visual Show
Early Galena.....learn how early mining, smelting and steamboating made Galena
Rare Photographs and Paintings.....a 9' by 12' painting of "Peace in the Union" by Thomas Nast
Grant, Galena, and the Civil War
The Galena River
The Geology of JoDaviess County
Museum Gift and Book Shop
Members of the Historical Society are admitted free to the History Museum and Old General Store and special programs held throughout the year. Members also receive our award-winning quarterly newsletter, The Miners' Journal, and discounts in the Museum Gift Shop.
Become a member of the Galena/JoDaviess County Historical society & Museum and participate in our programs. We are solely supported by membership fees, admissions, grants and gift ship revenues.
Annual membership fees: Single: $15.00; Family:
$25.00; Seniors: $12.00.
Stockton Township Public Library
140 W. Benton Street
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-2030
Library Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Sunday and major holidays
The Stockton Township Public Library houses the
HERITAGE LEAGUE OF NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS !
The Heritage League of Northwestern Illinois inherited Robert Hansen's collection of genealogical materials. This collection is a treasure of genealogical information. They have also been the beneficiaries of many estates and as a result have a large collection of photos, letters, documents, memorabilia, etc. If you are researching eastern Jo Daviess County, you simply must stop into the Stockton Public Library and visit the Heritage League collection.
If you cannot make a personal visit, a search will be done "when time is available." Please send
a written request to the above address along with a S.A.S.E. If information is found, the cost for photo copies will be ten cents per page.
East Dubuque Public Library
301 Sinsinawa Ave
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815)747-3052
Elizabeth Township Library
210 Myrtle Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2212
Hanover Township Library
204 Jefferson
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 591-3517
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