Mississippi River towns in Minnesota
Population (2010) 181 Introduction Homer is one of a string of old rivertowns between Winona and La Crescent that sacrificed much of their historic core for the widening of US Highway 61. History Around 1831, Francois du Chouquette, a blacksmith, set up shop at the
Population (2010) 323 Introduction The village of Dakota anchors one end of the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive. History John Reed was a premature arrival in this area; he tried to open a trading post in the 1840s but the Dakota Indians, who still had legal claim
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
Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction Dresbach is part old river town and part new suburban community with few attractions for visitors. Visitor Information The Interstate 90 rest area near Dresbach has a stock of brochures for the local area, as well as the entire state of
Population (2010) 4,830 Introduction When John S. Harris planted apple trees in southeast Minnesota in 1857, skeptics heckled. Through persistence and selective breeding, he eventually proved them wrong and created apples that could thrive in the often harsh Minnesota climate. Fast forward 150 years and the apple orchards are
Population (2010) 790 Introduction A classic river town that experienced a boom period fueled by great expectations, followed by the bubble bursting. Brownsville today is a pleasant small town that is still strongly connected to the river, albeit more for recreation than for economic reasons. Visitor
