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Jo Daviess County
Jo Daviess County, Illinois is located in the northwest corner of the state. It is bordered by Wisconsin to the north and Iowa to the west. The county seat is Galena, a city steeped in history offering visitors unique sights for exploring, such as old-fashioned brick storefronts, historical homes, galleries, and shopping opportunities. In addition to cultural attractions and activities, there are numerous outdoor recreation areas available including several lakes and rivers perfect for fishing o

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Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Apple River Fort State Historic Site, is a fascinating piece of local history. Constructed by American settlers in 1832 to repel Indian forces during the Black Hawk War, the fort was designed to lodge over 200 men and contained defensive palisades and bastions. The fort saw its most dramatic moment when a group of redcoats attempted to breach the walls during a surprise attack. Luckily, despite taking heavy casualties on both sides and enduring countless cannon rounds fired by the British.

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