125 South Dodge Street

Private residence, currently undergoing an extensive restoration returning the house to its original 1800s appearance.

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Photo taken in July 2020

Historical Records

  • House built 1830-1840, Federal Style
  • First Resident/Owner: Varnum J. Blood
    • Born May 21, 1808 - Died December 28, 1853
      • Obituary in The Galena Daily Advertiser, December 30, 1853
      • Buried in Old City Cemetery, Galena
    • 1st Marriage: Mary Ann Woodcock Blood
      • Born in 1812 - Died in 1840
      • Buried in Old City Cemetery
      • One Child: Benjamin W. Blood
        • Born 1838 - Died 1890
        • Buried in Oregon
    • 2nd Marriage: Isabella Oliver Blood
      • Birthdate unknown - Died 1842
      • Buried in Old City Cemetery
    • 3rd Marriage: Rhoda Ann Turner Blood
      • Born 1823 - Died 1852
      • Buried in Old City Cemetery
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Photo taken mid 1800s

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