Elihu Benjamin Washburne House
Elihu Benjamin Washburne House, Greek Revival residence in Galena, Illinois.
The 1.5-story house features four fluted Doric columns supporting a two-story porch and maintains its original 1844 architectural elements.
Elihu Washburne, who served as US Secretary of State and Minister to France under President Grant, lived in this house from 1845 to 1882.
The interior rooms display period furnishings that represent the lifestyle of successful Midwestern professionals during the mid-nineteenth century.
The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency manages this site, offering guided tours of the first floor and two second-floor bedrooms throughout the year.
During the Franco-Prussian War, Washburne, while residing here, coordinated diplomatic communications between French and German governments from this location.
Location: Illinois
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.41389,-90.43167
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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