Galena, Missouri

About Galena

Galena, MO is a tiny community located in southwestern Missouri, home to 476 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Galena is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 635 residents per square mile.

📰 Galena News Today

• Pam Robertson Obituary Jul 16, 2026 Adams Funeral Home and Crematory · Jul 16
• Four arrested after Stone County, Mo., drug raid yields methamphetamine, firearms and illegal silencer KY3 · Aug 7
• Galena Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Jul 22
• Emery Announces Talented Four-Player Class for 2027 Season missouristatebears.com · Nov 13
• Suspect in Missouri deputy killings previously convicted for shooting at Kansas law enforcement KCTV · Feb 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Galena Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Galena — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Galena

• Y Bridge Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Galena

• GALENA HIGH
• GALENA-ABESVILLE ELEM.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Galena

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