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Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, Eau Claire was established in 1856. 'Eau Claire' is French for 'clear water.'. Bon Iver's Justin Vernon is from Eau Claire.
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Founded 1856 | Population 70,000 | Peak 70,000 (2024) | County Eau Claire County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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1856 Lumber Town: Chippewa River lumber industry.
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1916 University: UW-Eau Claire established.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Eau Claire developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2008 Bon Iver: Justin Vernon records For Emma in hunting cabin.
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Latest News in Eau Claire

Mar 24, 2016
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Feb 24, 2016
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Feb 21, 2016
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Jan 2, 2016
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Nov 19, 2015
Company Inserts Microchips its Employees Hands
RIVER FALLS, Wisconsin — In a move that blurred the line between technology and the human body, a local company made headlines i…
Oct 5, 2015
Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker Signs Concealed Carry Bills
Madison, Wisconsin (October 5, 2015) — Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker put his signature on a pair of bills that loosened restri…

Complete Historical Timeline

1856 Industry
Lumber Town
1916 Culture
University
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
2008 Culture
Bon Iver

Did You Know?

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'Eau Claire' is French for 'clear water.'.
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Bon Iver's Justin Vernon is from Eau Claire.
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Historic lumber town on the Chippewa River.
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Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
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Eau Claire was founded in 1856.

Famous People from Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Roderick Strong
Professional Wrestler · Born Jul 26, 1983 · Age 42
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Justin Vernon
Composer, Singer · Born Apr 30, 1981 · Age 44
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Stanley Blystone
Actor, Film Actor · Born Aug 1, 1894 · Died Jul 16, 1956 (age 61)
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Mary Brunner
Librarian · Born Dec 17, 1943 · Age 82
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Jake McCabe
Ice Hockey Player · Born Oct 12, 1993 · Age 32

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