Another view of SSA headquarters. The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) is an independent agency of the United States federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.
History of the City of Miles. Our little town of Miles was one of the last settlements in Jackson County because of the lack of the two essentials-wood and water. The first record of a settlement where the town now stands was in 1850 when Edwin S.Hatheway entered a quarter section of land.
Jo Daviess County is a county located in the northwest corner of U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 22,678. Its county seat is Galena. Jo Daviess County is part of the Tri-State Area and is located near Dubuque, Iowa and Platteville, Wisconsin. As part of the Driftless Area, Jo Daviess County is known for its scenic stretches of road and valley views. Within Jo Daviess County lies Charles Mound, the highest natural point in Illinois.