Population (2010) 1,061 Introduction Thousands of people stop in Dickeyville every year to visit the eccentric religious/patriotic grotto created by Father Mathius Wernerus. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Grant County UWEX Office (608.723.2125). History Charles Dickey, a surveyor from
Population (2010) 497 Introduction This unassuming village has a church that screams out for attention but not much else to explore. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Grant County UWEX Office (608.723.2125). History The town was named after John Kieler,
Population (2010) 3,429 Introduction The oldest city in northern Illinois, Galena was more populous than Chicago at one time and has the infrastructure for a city three times its current population. It has a compact center of well-preserved 19th-century commercial buildings tucked into a narrow river valley; terraces race
Population (2010) 590 Introduction Thomson is the Melon Capital of the World, according to the signs. They do grow a lot of melons around here. They also have a number of pleasant recreation areas nearby. Visitor Information Visitor information is available through the Village of
Population (2010) 3,481 Introduction The Mississippi River is not as wide here as in other nearby locations, hence this spot became known as The Narrows and gave Fulton and Clinton an advantage over other river communities. The first Dutch settler, Thomas Smith, arrived in Fulton in 1856, and, remarkably,
Population (2010) 672 Introduction Cordova has few public places where you can enjoy the river. If you are inclined to spend a night, however, they have a bed-and-breakfast in one of the best darn locations along the Upper Miss. Visitor Information Your best bet is
