In 1860, Galena, Ill., was a populous river town. Nestled in the northwest corner of the state, Galena owed its fortunes to local lead mines—the name “Galena” itself is Latin for lead sulfide. Galena was officially chartered in 1841, when the community already boasted 2,225 residents. By its peak lead ore production in 1846, Galena …
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