Driving in Illinois Great River Road on fall of 2021. Galena was the starting point where the historic home of the 18th President of the U.S., Ulysses Grant is located.
Constructed in 1859, 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.
The Great River Road, which is over 2,000 miles long, runs along the Mississippi River past 10 states and hundreds of historic, river towns. Certain portions of the Great River Road have been designated as a national scenic byway including the 33-mile stretch from Hartford to Grafton, Illinois. (Wikipedia)
12 июн 2022
