We're in Galena, Illinois, right now. Besides Springfield, probably no other Illinois town has as much Civil War history.
US Grant was living and working here when the war broke out. A grateful citizenry bought him a house after his success as the commander of the Union Armies. It still stands today and is a state historic site.
His presidential campaign headquarters were at the Desoto House Hotel, where you can still rent a room.
At least six Union generals also came from Galena.
Just a Bit of History. --Old B-R
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
