Pierce County, Administrative county in western Wisconsin, United States
Pierce County is an administrative county in western Wisconsin that encompasses both the city of River Falls and the county seat of Ellsworth. The area includes several communities scattered across farmland and rolling terrain that defines the region's character.
The county was established in 1853 by Wisconsin legislators and named after Franklin Pierce, who was the nation's fourteenth president. This creation followed Wisconsin's push westward and its need to organize new territories into formal administrative units.
The University of Wisconsin Extension operates educational initiatives that reach into local farms and households through agriculture and nutrition programs. These efforts shape how residents approach farming, food, and community well-being in everyday life.
The County Board manages local affairs from the Courthouse Annex in Ellsworth during weekday business hours. Most administrative services and information can be accessed through direct contact with the county office, though hours may vary seasonally.
Ancient burial mounds near Diamond Bluff reveal that people have inhabited this land for over 10,000 years. These earthworks stand as reminders of the earliest cultures that shaped the region long before modern settlement.
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