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The Galena Territory, Illinois | |
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  The Galena Territory  The Galena Territory | |
| Coordinates: 42°23′36″N 90°19′33″W / 42.39333°N 90.32583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.370 sq mi (11.32 km2) |
| • Land | 3.714 sq mi (9.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.656 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,058 |
| • Density | 240/sq mi (93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583443[2] |
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.[1] The community consists of a private 6,800-acre (28 km2) development located several miles southeast of downtown Galena.[3] The Territory, which is managed by a homeowners association, has set aside 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of protected recreational land.[4][5] 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.[6]
History
Geography
Demographics
Government and Administration
Galena Territory Security
Galena Territory Fire Station
Infrastructure
Transportation
Education
The Galena Territory is served by three school districts: Galena Unit School District, including the Galena High School on the far west area of the Galena Territory, Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 on the north, and River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 on the south and east.
Healthcare
Facilities and Amenities
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, café, and three pools, along with 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. These areas are sections of the territory that will be left undeveloped to conserve the natural environment.[7] A riding center offers horseback riding, along with other activities, including trail rides and riding lessons.[8]
Lake Galena and Marina
Lake Galena is a man-made reservoir within the Galena Territory.[9] The lake 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.[10]
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."[3]
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: DriftlessExplorer/sandbox
- ^ a b Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. "About Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa". Archived from the original on July 18, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2007.
- ^ The Galena Territory Association (January 4, 2007). "Greenspace & Trails". Retrieved January 4, 2007.
- ^ The Galena Territory Association (January 4, 2007). "Association Info". Retrieved January 4, 2007.
- ^ "October 2017 Territory Times".
- ^ "Greenspace & Trails". The Galena Territory. The Galena Territory Association. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ "Home". The Shenandoah Riding Center. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. (Unknown last update). Mississippi North River Watershed. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/water-quality/report-1996/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-09.html
- ^ "Lake Galena & Marina Frequently Asked Questions". The Galena Territory. The Galena Territory Association. Retrieved June 7, 2012.