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Grant, Ulysses S., House

Grant, Ulysses S., House is a historic place in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000322.

Galena, Jo Daviess County, IllinoisListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000322★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Grant, Ulysses S., House?

The Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena, Illinois, is the former home of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War general and later the 18th president of the United States. The home was designed by William Dennison and constructed in 1859 - 1860. The home was given to Grant by residents of Galena in 1865 as thanks for his war service, and has been maintained as a memorial to Grant since 1904.

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Name: Grant, Ulysses S., House
City: Galena
County: Jo Daviess County
State: Illinois
Listed on the National Register: October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number: 66000322
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 42.41109, -90.42440

When was Grant, Ulysses S., House listed on the National Register?

Grant, Ulysses S., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Grant, Ulysses S., House located?

Grant, Ulysses S., House is located in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois at approximately 42.41109, -90.42440. See the map above.

Is Grant, Ulysses S., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Grant, Ulysses S., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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