Ashland, County seat in Wisconsin, United States.
Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Ashland extends across both Ashland and Bayfield counties at an elevation of 205 meters.
The city developed as a significant lumber industry center during the 19th century, leading to the construction of numerous Victorian-era commercial buildings.
Twenty-one large murals throughout downtown Ashland illustrate the local history, depicting scenes of lumberjacks, military veterans, and railroad operations.
The city administration operates from City Hall at 601 Main Street West, providing services through departments including Police, Fire, Parks, and Public Works.
Chequamegon Bay near Ashland supports nearly 300 bird species and offers prime smallmouth bass fishing opportunities throughout the seasons.
Location: Ashland County
Location: Bayfield County
Elevation above the sea: 205 m
Website: http://coawi.org
GPS coordinates: 46.59000,-90.88000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
Big Bay State Park
28.2 km
Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light
4.3 km
Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge
6.3 km
La Pointe Light
17.1 km
Kakagon Sloughs
13.3 km
Madeline Island Historical Museum
22.3 km
Chequamegon Point Light
16.4 km
Frank Boutin, Jr. House
25.4 km
Bayfield Fish Hatchery
21.9 km
Christ Episcopal Church
25.3 km
Ellis School
765 m
Bayfield County Courthouse
9.7 km
City of Ashland
11.4 km
Security Savings Bank
385 m
Beaser School
1.4 km
Ashland County Courthouse
438 m
Grand Opera House
401 m
Chapple and MacArthur Avenues Residential Historic District
1 km
West Second Street Historic District
467 m
Wilmarth School
711 m
Washburn Public Library
9.3 km
Wakefield Hall
1.1 km
East Third Street Residential Historic District
9.6 km
Bayfield Historic District
25.1 km
Ashland Bay Cinema
594 m
Madeline Island
22.3 km
Madeline Island Public Library
22.5 km
Vaughn Public Library
642 mReviews
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