La Crosse, WI
Music connected to La Crosse
About La Crosse
- • Actor Nick Searcy, known for "Justified," was born in La Crosse.
- • G. Heileman Brewing Company, makers of Old Style, was founded there in 1858.
- • Riverboat traffic on the Mississippi River established it as a key trade hub.
- • La Crosse boasts the world's largest six-pack, a former brewery storage tank.
- • The Great Mississippi River Flood of 1965 caused significant damage and spurred flood control efforts.
- • Named for a game resembling lacrosse played by Native Americans, it was incorporated in 1856.
- • With approximately 52,000 residents, it's a regional hub for western Wisconsin.
- • At 660 feet above sea level, it offers stunning views of the Mississippi River.
- • Healthcare and education are major employers in the city.
- • A welcoming, community-centered feeling permeates the historic downtown and riverfront.
- • The Green Bay Packers are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XXXI.
- • UW-La Crosse's Eagles have won multiple NCAA Division III National Championships in Track and Field.
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