Galena, Maryland
Town · Population 538 · #122 in Maryland
tiny community🌐 galena-md.uscitysearch.com
About Galena
Set in the eastern part of Maryland, Galena is a tiny community counting 538 people who proudly call it home.
Galena holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,494 residents per square mile.
📰 Galena News Today
- Donald Othoson Obituary (2026) - Galena, MD - Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- UPDATED: Delaware man flees police into Galena area MyEasternShoreMD · Feb 25
- David Michael Simpler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home · Mar 3
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Galena, Maryland 21635 The Weather Channel · Feb 19
- Juvenile flown to trauma center after Galena barn fire MyEasternShoreMD · Jul 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Galena Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Galena — but the Maryland one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Galena
- Fish Whistle — seafood
- The Jefas Mexican Grill — mexican
- Twinny’s Place
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Galena
- Galena · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Galena Town Park reviews ★
- Golts Ponds Heritage Conservation Fund Site · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Toal Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Galena
- Galena Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMaryland
TypeTown
Population (2024)538
Rank in state#122 of 157
Land area0.36 sq mi
Density1,494/sq mi
Coordinates39.3425, -75.8789