Winneshiek County, County seat in Northeast Iowa, United States
Description
Winneshiek County is a county in Northeast Iowa with rivers, hills, and forests spread across the Driftless Region. Eight towns, including Decorah, Calmar, and Spillville, dot the landscape throughout the area.
History
The county was established in 1847 and named after a Winnebago chief who lived in the territory. This naming honors the indigenous people who inhabited the area before settlement.
Culture
German, Norwegian, Irish, and Czech descendants shaped the towns and communities here, leaving traces in local traditions and family-centered ways of life. Visitors notice this heritage through regional foods, festivals, and the way neighbors stay connected across generations.
Practical
Visitors can explore an extensive network of rivers and streams by foot or canoe throughout the area. Rolling terrain and well-maintained roads make it straightforward to travel between the different towns and natural areas.
Did you know?
The area holds numerous cold-water streams that support wild trout habitats and attract fly-fishing enthusiasts. These clean waterways remain a defining feature of the landscape and local recreation.
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Bily Clock Museum
11.4 km
Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve
7.3 km
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
6.5 km
Burr Oak House/Masters Hotel
19.4 km
Painter-Bernatz Mill
6.5 km
Porter House Museum
6.6 km
Winneshiek County Courthouse
6.8 km
Decorah Municipal Bathhouse and Swimming Pool
6.3 km
Locust School
19.4 km
Washington Prairie Methodist Church
11.2 km
Steyer Opera House
6.9 km
Kinney Octagon Barn
21.1 km
Cooley-Whitney House
8.3 km
Fort Atkinson Bridge
15.3 km
Decorah Woolen Mill
6.8 km
Horn House
7.6 km
Steyer Bridge
4.8 km
Frankville School
22.4 km
Koren Hall
5.9 km
Burr Oak Savings Bank
19.5 km
Decorah Commercial Historic District
6.8 km
Jacobson Farm
14.8 km
Highlandville School
23.8 km
Ossian Opera House
17.3 km
Wenzil Taylor Building
11.4 km
Norris Miller House
6.5 km
Freeport Bridge
8.7 km
Eureka Bridge
25.1 km
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