About Galena
Galena is a small town in central Ohio counting 1,021 people who proudly call it home.
Galena holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 590 residents per square mile.
📰 Galena News Today
- Obituary information for Matthew Aaron Low Snyder Funeral Homes · Jun 16
- RESULTS: 2026 Southern Ohio Junior PGA Galena Junior Open OHIO.GOLF · Jun 25
- One dead, three injured in Delaware County crash nbc4i.com · Jun 17
- Judy Lynn Riedmiller Obituary Jul 10, 2026 Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service · Jul 10
- 53-year-old woman dead, 3 injured after Delaware County crash 10TV · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Galena Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Galena — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Galena
- Galena Diner
- The Coffee Vault — coffee (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Galena
- Char Mar Ridge Preserve reviews ★
- McNamara Park reviews ★
- Towship Hall Park reviews ★
- Twin Bridge Recreation Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Galena
- Berkshire Middle School
- Hylen Souders Elementary School
- Johnnycake Corners Elementary School
- Walnut Creek Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,021
Rank in state#516 of 923
Land area1.73 sq mi
Density590/sq mi
Coordinates40.2253, -82.8762