Galena ยท Spring Street
Farmers’ Guest House
Built just after the Civil War and opened in 1867 as the Farmers Home Hotel; the inn says it has taken guests ever since. Nine rooms.
- Built
- by 1867Enjoy Illinois: 'Built immediately following the American Civil War' and opened to the public in 1867 as the Farmers Home Hotel; the inn says it has welcomed guests since 1867. An exact construction year was not found.
- Type
- B&B
- Rooms
- 9
- Area
- Spring Street
- Credentials
- Inside a National Register historic district
The story
Built just after the Civil War, the inn opened to travelers in 1867 as the Farmers Home Hotel and has operated as lodging since then; Enjoy Illinois calls it one of the few buildings in the downtown Galena historic district still serving its original purpose. Today it offers nine rooms and suites, all with private baths, and prepares breakfast fresh each morning.
Good to know
- Breakfast: included
- Address: 334 Spring Street, Galena, IL 61036
Sources (3)
Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.