Population (2010) Unincorporated History A small riverside community that located on the wet side of the levee, Shokokon traces its origins to 1836 when Robert McQueen platted a village of 16 square blocks, attracted by the relatively good river access. For a number of years, residents could take a ferry
Population (2010) Unincorporated History When Iowa’s first school was established here, the village was called Nashville, laid out in 1841 by Elias Smith. It was later renamed to honor the early pioneer who built that school. “Settler” is a word that didn’t really apply to Dr. Isaac Galland, as
Population (2010) 898 Visitor Information For tips on the local scene, contact the Fort Madison Area Convention & Tourism Bureau (800.210.8687). History Located at the head of the Des Moines Rapids, this site has attracted settlements for a long time. When Europeans arrived, they found a Sauk
Population (2010) 51,320 Introduction I’m not the least bit objective about La Crosse, and I won’t pretend to be. I went to college at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and feel in love with the city and the region. It's the place where I learned how to live and
