Black River Falls, County seat in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Black River Falls extends across 4.20 square miles of land and water, featuring a network of streets centered around the Black River at 242 meters elevation.
The settlement emerged in the mid-1800s as a lumber industry center, utilizing the water power of the Black River to operate numerous sawmills in the region.
The community maintains the Field of Honor monument near the Chamber of Commerce, displaying plaques that commemorate local veterans from different military conflicts.
Interstate 94, US Highway 12, and Wisconsin Highway 54 intersect in the city, providing direct connections to major destinations throughout the state.
The Black River Flowage spans 200 acres above the hydroelectric dam, transforming the original falls that gave the city its name.
Location: Jackson County
Elevation above the sea: 242 m
Website: http://blackriverfalls.com
GPS coordinates: 44.29472,-90.85167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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