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Washburne House State Historic Site, Galena

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  • By rh0dab
    We really enjoyed our tour at the Washburne House. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and she kept it short and sweet. Highly recommend!  more »
  • By Love2Explore007
    Guided tour lasts about 35 minutes. The house is well preserved and the docent was knowledgeable and engaging. The Washburne family were very involved in US history. Stop by to learn about them...  more »
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