The Galena Territory, Illinois facts for kids
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The Galena Territory, Illinois
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 The Galena Territory, Illinois
Location in Illinois
The Galena Territory, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| Incorporated | July 26, 1973 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.35 sq mi (29.41 km2) |
| • Land | 11.01 sq mi (28.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,500 |
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1,750 |
| • Density | 136.23/sq mi (52.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61036
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| Area code(s) | 815 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583443 |
The Galena Territory is a census-designated place in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,500 in 2020, an increase from 1,058 in the 2010 census. The territory was incorporated on July 26, 1973.
The community consists of a private 6,800-acre (28 km2) development located several miles southeast of downtown Galena. The Territory, which is managed by a homeowners association, has set aside 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of protected recreational land. The remainder is filled with low-density residential development and Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. As of August 2017, there were 4,082 property owners, 554 permanent residences, and 1,675 vacation residences.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,058 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,500 | 41.8% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 1,750 | 65.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Facilities
The community includes an owners' club, which houses recreational facilities for property owners and their guests. The pool and recreation complex includes a fitness center, a café, three pools, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a playground. The Galena Territory has also reserved about 1,500 acres of greenspace with over 40 miles of trails running throughout the territory. Several trails take hikers by a historically significant site known as the Belden School, a one-room schoolhouse built in 1859. These areas of the territory will be left undeveloped to conserve the natural environment. A riding center offers horseback riding, along with other activities, including trail rides and riding lessons.
Lake Galena and marina
Lake Galena is a man-made reservoir within the Galena Territory. It is mostly used for recreational purposes including boating and fishing. The lake is managed by the Galena Territory Association along with the marina located on the east end of the lake.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is located lakeside in the center of the Galena Territory. There are 80 rooms in the main lodge, and over 300 private villas. The resort is best known for its 63 holes of championship golf, including "The General", which Golf Digest ranked No. 41 in its 2007-2008 list of "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses."
See also
In Spanish: The Galena Territory para niños
