Red Wing

Population (2010) 16,459 Introduction A popular destination for daytrippers from the Twin Cities, Red Wing is a good place to use as a base to explore the surrounding area; stick around for a few days. Visitor Information Get your questions answered at the Red Wing

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Winona

Population (2010) 27,592 Introduction Winona is an interesting blend of influences: blue-collar traditions mix with lively college campuses and a rich cultural scene. The city is now making plans to spruce up a neglected riverfront, to create something more befitting a city that is knee-deep in river history.

By |2024-06-14T16:58:42-05:00January 11th, 2011|Minnesota|1 Comment

La Moille

Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction There isn’t much left of the village, but an impressive old mill is reason enough to stop in the area. History The village was initially known as McGilvery’s Landing because a guy named McGilvery ran a ferry from here. The village

By |2024-05-29T15:37:56-05:00January 11th, 2011|Minnesota|Comments Off on La Moille

Albany

Population (2010) 891 Introduction Albany has a long history of attracting rootless folks to settle down for a while, including Native Americans who established summer villages and river pilots who stuck around in winter. The town was home for many people whose occupations were tied to the river well

By |2024-05-26T11:34:35-05:00October 8th, 2009|Illinois|Comments Off on Albany

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Population (2010) N/A Introduction A few miles north of Marquette there is a series of remarkable burial mounds preserved at Effigy Mounds National Monument (151 State Highway 76; 563.873.3491). A stop here should be high on the wish list of anyone interested in the history of the Mississippi Valley.

By |2024-05-25T12:14:35-05:00October 4th, 2009|Iowa|Comments Off on Effigy Mounds National Monument
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