Located in southern Missouri, Galena is the county seat of Stone County. Platted in 1852, Galena was named for the ore from which lead is extracted. Originally known as Jamestown, the town was settled in the 1830s. Its first post office was established in 1853. Growth of the city faltered during the American Civil War due to guerilla raids, but its population grew following the war, largely due to resorts and farming. The last public execution in the United States took place in Galena when Roscoe “Red” Jackson was hanged on May 21, 1937, for murdering a traveling salesman for his car and $18. Several hundred witnesses had to present tickets to view the execution, which took place behind a temporary stockade that was built around the gallows. Galena is centered along the west banks of the James River, and is accessed by Missouri Routes 248, 265, and 413. Elsey is northwest of Galena, while Abesville is to the northeast. The Mark Twain National Forest lies to the south and to the east of Galena.
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The Galena, Missouri business manufactures custom, handcrafted and tooled holsters and mag pouches for specialty handguns, as well as custom knife sheaths, musical instrument straps, and other leather products. Address and contact information are included in the site.
http://www.actioncraftman.com/
The official municipal web site offers a map of Galena and a guide to local businesses, organizations, and attractions, a community calendar, photographs, and a history of the city. Administrative and departmental contacts, meeting agendas, and minutes to official meetings are published.
http://www.galenacityhall.org/
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit member organization is made up of business owners and other interested people from Galena, Missouri. Membership policies, a member directory, meeting schedules, and leadership contacts are published, along with a map, area information, and a guide to area businesses and events.
http://www.galenamo.com/
Offering a K-12th grade public school curriculum through two school campuses, Galena-Abesville Elementary School and Galena High School, each of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, administrative, faculty and staff contacts, and an overview of its academic and athletics programs.
http://www.galena.k12.mo.us/
Situated along the James River in Galena, Missouri, the family owned and operated business operates an on-site recreational vehicle park and campground, as well as outfitting for canoeing, fishing, tent camping, floating, swimming, nature photography, and outdoor vacations. The accommodations are highlighted, with information about its guided fishing trips, shuttle services, and photos.
http://www.jamesriveroutfitters.com/
The family owned winery is located in Galena, in the Ozark Mountains, on top of Virgin Bluff, overlooking Table Rock Lake. Its location, photographs, and a profile of its wines are presented, with contacts.
http://www.lewsiwinery.com/
Maintained by Pioneer Point Homeowners Association, which oversees properties within the Galena, Missouri housing development known as Pioneer Point, surrounded on three sides by tall oaks. Maps of the subdivision are posted, along with available sites, sponsorships meeting minutes, and a resident directory.
http://www.pioneerpointhoa.com/
The Stone County Clerk is an elected office whose department handles voter registrations, election administration, property tax administration, and employee benefits for the county. The county clerk and administrative staff are introduced, and information about the department’s services is put forward. A voter registration application may be downloaded through the site.
http://www.stonecountyclerk.com/
Stone County Collector of Revenue
Headquartered in Galena, Missouri, the county seat, the department is responsible for tax collections. Through the site. county citizens may research real estate property tax payment histories, make tax payments, research office information, policies and procedures, print forms, and find administrative and office staff contacts. Office hours and schedules are posted.
http://www.stonecountycollector.com/
The object of the Stone County Sheriff’s Office is to enforce the law, preserve the peace, and establish order in the county. Headquartered in Galena, Missouri, the county seat, the department’s history, organizational structure, and programs are featured. Crime tips and prevention information, civil process data, and a jail inmate roster are included.
http://www.stonecountymosheriff.com/
The Stone County Courthouse is located on East 4th Street in Galena, Missouri, the county seat. Commission agendas and minutes are presented on the county’s official web site, with contacts for its elected officials, departments, and facilities. Census data and other resources are included.
http://www.stoneco-mo.us/
