Gears Ferry
in Jo Daviess County of Illinois, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.389 and -90.465 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 23' 21" and W -90° 27' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:40 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:37 am and 8:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-16 08:19:50

Discover Gears Ferry

Gears Ferry in Jo Daviess County (Illinois) is a town in United States about 743 mi (or 1,196 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Gears Ferry is now 04:40 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Gears Ferry, of which 6 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Dubuque Regional Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Galena, Dubuque, Maquoketa, Darlington and Lancaster. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 82%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

21°C (71 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

24°C (74 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bernadine's Stillman Inn

Address
2,6 mi
513 Bouthillier Street
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jail Hill Inn

Address
2,9 mi
319 Meeker St
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Farmers Guest House

Address
2,3 mi
334 Spring Street
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


STONEY CREEK INN GALENA

Address
2,6 mi
940 GALENA SQUARE DRIVE
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aldrich Guest House

Address
2,4 mi
900 3rd St
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


IL Galena Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
3,4 mi
11334 OLDENBURG LANE
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BEST WESTERN DESIGNER INN

Address
4,4 mi
9923 W US ROUTE 20
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chestnut Mountain Resort

Address
6,1 mi
8700 West Chestnut Road
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lefevre Inn and Resort

Address
2,8 mi
9917 West Deininger Lane
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grant Hills Motel

Address
3,1 mi
9372 U.S. 20 West
61036 Galena
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Driving Through Downtown Galena, Illinois

Published: October 05, 2011
Length: 41:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: YdstotiDotCom

Discover the scenic side of life at http://Ydstoti.com Driving through downtown Galena, Illinois past the historic DeSoto House Hotel.


Goldmoor Inn, Galena Illinois

Published: February 24, 2014
Length: 47:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Greg Mattson

Goldmoor Inn, Galena Illinois - HD video of this romantic inn near Galena, IL. See one of their luxury Whirlpool suites, views of the Mississippi River, dining room and log cabin rentals.


Winter 2010 Trip to Chestnut Mountain

Published: February 09, 2010
Length: 23:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: David Garthe

Winter 2010 Trip to Chestnut Mountain in Galena, IL.


Galena Dining Hidden Treasures

Published: April 27, 2012
Length: 14:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: galenarestaurants

http://www.vinnysgalena.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtubecpc&utm_campaign=youtubecpc A group of girlfriends discover one of Galena's Hidden Treasures as they gather at Vinny ...


WRRS Autoflag, S Main St. Galena, IL

Published: September 25, 2008
Length: 32:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mlgillson

This is one of the last lower quadrant WRRS autoflag signals still in active service. The teardrop bell no longer exists. It has been replaced by an electronic bell.


Alpine Slide at Chestnut in Galena, IL

Published: July 26, 2013
Length: 46:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nickbuol

Going down the alpine slide at Chestnut Mountain in Galena, Illinois. Other sled being "piloted" by Jason Mock.


Ski Trip Chestnut Mtn. 2015

Published: January 12, 2015
Length: 12:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BrettdavidleeRoth45


Galena Vineyard to the BnB

Published: August 08, 2012
Length: 34:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shakir A

15 minutes of beautiful country roads in Galena IL - July 21 2012.


Short Galena Edit

Published: August 17, 2012
Length: 49:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WannaGoSkate

day in galena.


Road from Galena to Savanna NW IL

Published: December 26, 2010
Length: 20:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: culinaryIdeas

We traveled from Galena to Savanna NW IL on X-Mas day. It was beautiful scenic drive all the way. Maximum journey was on blackjack road.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Galena, Illinois

Galena is the county seat and largest city of Jo Daviess County, Illinois in the United States, with a population of 3,429 in 2010. The city is a popular tourist destination known for its history, historical architecture, and ski and golf resorts. Galena was the residence of Ulysses S. Grant and eight other Civil War generals, as well as several entertainers and politicians.

Located at 42.4181, -90.4314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Galena, Illinois, Cities in Illinois, Populated places in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, County seats in Illinois, Populated places established in 1826

Saint Michael's Catholic Church (Galena, Illinois)

Saint Michael's Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford. The church is located in Galena, Illinois, United States, at 227 South Bench Street in Galena. The parish is named after the Archangel Michael, and is seated on a hill overlooking downtown Galena.

Located at 42.4153, -90.4303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Galena, Illinois, Religious buildings completed in 1832, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Galena High School (Illinois)

Galena High School is the public secondary school in Galena, Illinois, and is part of Galena Unit School District 120. As of 2007, GHS has roughly 260 students. Its current building was built in 1957. School Song- "Old Galena High" (1928) Battle Cry: Galena Pirates we're counting on you To your colors we'll always be true Firm and strong united are we V-I-C-T-O-R-Y that's the Pirate Battle Cry Onward to victory YO-HO!

Located at 42.4276, -90.4406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
School buildings completed in 1957, Galena, Illinois, Public high schools in Illinois, Schools in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Greenwood Cemetery (Galena, Illinois)

Greenwood Cemetery is a public cemetery in West Galena Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, City of Galena, Illinois It is located 1 mile west of downtown Galena at the intersection of US 20 (Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Highway) and Gear Street. Greenwood Cemetery interees include United States Civil War veterans and casualties along with a number of staff members from President Ulysses S. Grant's administration. Greenwood is an active Cemetery and is open to the public.

Located at 42.4172, -90.4453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Illinois, Protected areas of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, Galena, Illinois

Galena (Amtrak station)

The Galena Amtrak station is a proposed train station located in Galena, Illinois, and will serve a new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque Amtrak route that is expected to begin operation in late 2014 or early 2015. The existing depot is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and the city of Galena proposes using the existing depot (which is currently in use as a tourist information center) as Galena's Amtrak station.

Located at 42.412, -90.4289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amtrak stations in Illinois, Proposed railway stations scheduled to open in 2014, Galena, Illinois