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La Crosse, Wisconsin

Located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, La Crosse was established in 1842. Grandad Bluff overlooks three states — WI, MN, IA. Oktoberfest USA is major annual celebration.
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Founded 1842 | Population 52,000 | Peak 52,000 (2024) | County La Crosse County

Top 10 Most Important Events for La Crosse, Wisconsin

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1842 Founded: Mississippi River bluffs.
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1855 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in La Crosse.
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1909 Oktoberfest: Oktoberfest USA.
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2010 Modern Era: La Crosse continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in La Crosse

Mar 24, 2016
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Nov 19, 2015
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Oct 5, 2015
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Complete Historical Timeline

1842 Culture
Founded
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
1909 Culture
Oktoberfest
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Grandad Bluff overlooks three states — WI, MN, IA.
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Oktoberfest USA is major annual celebration.
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Mississippi River confluence with La Crosse River.
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La Crosse is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
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La Crosse was founded in 1842.

Famous People from La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Nicholas Ray
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Aug 7, 1911 · Died Jun 16, 1979 (age 67)
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Ed Gein
Serial Killer, Artisan · Born Aug 27, 1906 · Died Jul 26, 1984 (age 77)
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Joseph Losey
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Jan 14, 1909 · Died Jun 22, 1984 (age 75)
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Charles Dierkop
Actor, Singer · Born Sep 11, 1936 · Died Feb 25, 2024 (age 87)
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Ford Sterling
Stage Actor, Film Director · Born Nov 3, 1882 · Died Oct 13, 1939 (age 56)

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