Mississippi River towns in Wisconsin
Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction Another small, unincorporated village, New Amsterdam was founded by a group of Dutch settlers—an ethnic group called Friesians, actually—who endured an epic journey to start a new life on this small patch of prairie near the Mississippi River. Visitor Information Contact
Population (2010) Unincorporated Arriving in Town The little village is at the intersection of County Highways OT and ZN. History Initially called Midway Station, Midway originated in the 1870s as a station for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. The village got a post office
Population (2010) 1,887 Introduction Brice Prairie is both a natural feature and a small, unincorporated community that bends around Lake Onalaska that is popular with recreation seekers. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the good folks at Explore La Crosse (608.782.2366).
Population (2010) 9,005 Introduction Holmen is another small town that has evolved into a bedroom community for La Crosse. Visitor Information You can pick up brochures at the Village Hall (421 S. Main St.) or library (see below). Arriving in Town
Population (2010) 17,736 Introduction Onalaska is a community with old roots that sprang up when cut trees floated down the Black River on their way for processing at sawmills. Today's Onalaska has evolved far away from its frontier roots into a bedroom community defined by big box stores and
Population (2010) 4,207 Introduction Bounded by the Mississippi River on one side and the Black River on the other, French Island is an unincorporated part of the La Crosse region that has some of the best waterfront views. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the
