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The Ulysses S. Grant Home is the former home of Civil War General and 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant.
Designed by William Dennison and built in 1860, the house was donated to General Grant as a token of appreciation for his outstanding service during the war, and it has been maintained as a memorial ever since.
Located on Bouthillier Street, the U.S. Grant Home is furnished with mid-1860s furniture and décor that once belonged to the Grant family. Interpreters dressed in period costumes lead group tours that detail Grant's activities during the Civil War through to his presidency.
Designated as a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Places, the Ulysses S. Grant Home (video) is managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
500 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-3310, Map
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