Mississippi River towns in Wisconsin

La Crosse

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

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Stoddard

Population (2010) 774 Introduction Unlike most other towns along the Mississippi River, Stoddard did not start its life as a river town but rather became one in the 1930s thanks to the Army Corps of Engineers. The original town was built next to a narrow slough and did not

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Genoa

Population (2010) 253 Introduction Genoa is a rarity in the US: a rural village with a strong Italian identity. Although that identity may be somewhat less salient today, as you explore the immediate area you will encounter plenty of tangible reminders of it. Visitor Information If

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Victory

Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction The small village tucked into the bluffs takes it name from its proximity to the final battle of the Black Hawk War; won by the US Army, the fight quickly devolved into a massacre of Sauk and Meskwaki Indians. History Ira

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De Soto

Population (2010) 287 Introduction De Soto is a small river town whose boundaries nevertheless stretch into two counties; river tourism is a major draw. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the De Soto Town Clerk during normal business hours (115 Houghton St.; 608.648.2756).

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