Winona County, Administrative county in southeastern Minnesota, United States
Description
Winona County is an administrative county in southeastern Minnesota with rolling hills, farmlands, and waterways along the Mississippi River. The area includes farming communities, several villages and towns linked by valleys and bluff shorelines.
History
The county was established in 1854 by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature, combining parts of Wabasha and Fillmore Counties. The name comes from a significant Ojibwe community figure.
Culture
The area has deep roots in farming and Mississippi River culture, shaping how people live and settle here. The river remains central to local traditions and outdoor activities that define the region.
Practical
Visitors find parking and road networks connecting various communities, along with easy access to natural areas along the river. Spring through fall offers the best conditions for exploring, when roads and outdoor spaces are fully open.
Did you know?
The area is marked by dramatic limestone formations stretching for miles along the river, creating habitats for rare plant and bird species. These geological features make it a study area for researchers interested in fluvial landscapes.
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Whitewater State Park
24.7 km
Perrot State Park
24.6 km
Great River Bluffs State Park
29.9 km
I-90 Mississippi River Bridge
40.1 km
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
12.6 km
Lock and Dam No. 7
39.2 km
Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka
14 km
Merchants National Bank
13.5 km
Gale College
34.1 km
John A. Latsch State Park
20.7 km
Lock and Dam No. 5
20.4 km
Willard Bunnell House
17.5 km
Lock and Dam No. 5A
14 km
Merrick State Park
19.5 km
Lock and Dam No. 6
26.7 km
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
12.9 km
Trempealeau Mountain State Natural Area
22.6 km
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
18 km
Nicholas Marnach House
26.1 km
Watkins Manor House
13.1 km
Winona Public Library
13 km
Winona County Courthouse
13.2 km
Winona Masonic Temple
13.1 km
Pickwick Mill
21.9 km
Huff–Lamberton House
12.9 km
Winona Savings Bank Building
13.2 km
Winona Rail Bridge
15.4 km
North Channel Bridge
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