Galena River (Illinois)
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The Galena River (originally known as Fever River) is a river which flows through the northwestern portion of the United States state of Illinois; it runs past the city of Galena, Illinois (originally named "Fever River Point" after the tributary) and four miles from Galena, it empties into the Mississippi River; thus Galena served as a port town on the Mississippi River. The river's original name is believed to have been due to the "fever 'n' ague" or malaria suffered by pioneers in the area.
The Winnebago War of 1827, also known as the "Fever River War", is associated with this river.
