The Galena Territory is a census-designated place

Census-designated place

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 in Jo Daviess County

Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Jo Daviess County is a county located in the northwest corner of U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,678, which is an increase of 1.7% from 22,289 in 2000. Its county seat is Galena....

, Illinois

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, United States. Its population was 1,058 as of the 2010 census

United States Census, 2010

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The community consists of a private 6800 acres (28 km²) development located several miles southeast of downtown Galena. The territory, which is managed by a homeowners association

Homeowners association

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, has set aside 1500 acres (6.1 km²) of protected recreational land. The remainder is filled with low-density residential development and the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. The resort is best known for its 63 holes of championship golf, including "The General", which Golf Digest ranked #41 in the 07/08 "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses."