Galena is the county seat of, and largest city in, Jo Daviess County, Illinois in the United States, with a population of 3,429 in 2010. The city is a popular tourist destination known for its history, historical architecture, and ski and golf resorts. Galena was the residence of Ulysses S. Grant, several other war generals, entertainers, and politicians.
Galena has a rich history that is visible in the city's architecture. Originally inhabited by Sac and Fox Native Americans, by the late 17th century, the French began to settle in the area. In the early 19th century, American settlers began to arrive. Following a sharp decline in the demand for lead, Galena's population dropped from 14,000 in the mid-19th century, to 3,396 in the early 21st century.
Once one of the most important cities in the state, Galena was the hub on the Mississippi River between St. Louis and St. Paul. Due to erosion, the Galena River is inaccessible to steamboats like it once was. Also Galena received national attention in the 1860s as home of General Ulysses S. Grant.
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This is a list of casinos in Illinois.
List of casinos[edit]
| Casino | City | County | State | District | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Queen[citation needed] | East St. Louis | St. Clair | Illinois | |||
| Harrah's Joliet | Joliet | Will | Illinois | |||
| Harrah's Metropolis | Metropolis | Massac | Illinois | |||
| Hollywood Casino Aurora[citation needed] | Aurora | Kane | Illinois | |||
| Grand Victoria Casino Elgin[3] | Elgin | Kane | Illinois | |||
| Hollywood Casino Joliet | Joliet | Will | Illinois | |||
| Argosy Casino Alton[citation needed] | Alton | Madison | Illinois | |||
| Rivers Casino | Des Plaines | Cook | Illinois | |||
| Par-A-Dice Casino | East Peoria | Tazewell | Illinois | |||
| Jumer's Casino & Hotel | Rock Island | Rock Island | Illinois |
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References[edit]
- ^http://www.casinoqueen.com/home.aspx
- ^http://www.hollywoodcasinoaurora.com/
- ^Sanborn, Tele Atlas (2009), Google Maps, retrieved 2009-03-29
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