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 |
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| • 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
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| • Total | 1,500 |
| • Density | 136.23/sq mi (52.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583443 |
The Galena Territory is a census-designated place in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,058 as of 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.
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Amenities
Owners' Club Complex
The Owners' Club Complex has many amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, a gymnasium, game room, snack bar, and meeting rooms. Renovations were made in the 2011-2012 offseason.
Lake Galena & Marina
Lake Galena is a popular lake to fish and boat in. Swimming is prohibited due to high amounts of E. Coli. There are many fish species including Bass, Walleye, and Catfish. Boats are available for rental from the marina.
Trails & Greenspace
The Galena Territory has reserved about 1,500 acres of greenspace with over 40 miles of trails running throughout the territory. These areas are sections of the territory that will never be developed to conserve the natural environment.
Shenandoah Riding Center
The Shenandoah Riding Center offers horseback riding. Along with other activities, trail rides and riding lessons are offered for a fee.
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 the 2007-2008 "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses."
Restaurants
There are six restaurants in the resort area. They include:
- Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge - Main Lodge - Formal & Casual Dining
- Woodstone Restaurant - Clubhouse of the The General Golf Course - Casual Dining
- Paisanos - Main Lodge - Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor
- Eagle Ridge Coffee Shop - Main Lodge - Starbucks Coffee
- North, East & South Golf Clubhouses - Golf Course Clubhouses - Casual Dining
- The General Store Bakery & Deli - Outside the Main Lodge - Groceries & Gasoline
Demographics
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| 2020 | 1,500 | — | |
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Images for kids
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Eagle Ridge Resort
See also
In Spanish: The Galena Territory para niños
