Viroqua, WI
Music connected to Viroqua
About Viroqua
- • Michael Irvine, a noted landscape painter, was born in Viroqua.
- • The Driftless Cafe, championing local foods, started the 'Driftless' food movement.
- • Being the county seat established Viroqua as a regional hub.
- • A UFO sighting was reported near Viroqua in 1967.
- • The 1876 fire destroyed much of Viroqua's business district, prompting rebuilding.
- • Named in 1848, 'Viroqua' is thought to mean 'burrow' or 'meadow' in an unconfirmed language.
- • With about 4,500 residents, it's smaller than many Wisconsin Dells attractions.
- • At 1,253 feet, it's higher than most of Milwaukee.
- • Agriculture and related services drive much of the local economy.
- • Being there feels like stepping into a friendly, slower-paced world.
- • The Green Bay Packers, 130 miles away, won Super Bowl XXXI with Brett Favre.
- • Viroqua High School's Blackhawks have a strong tradition in wrestling.
Artists From Viroqua
Songs About Viroqua
Ocooch Mountain Blues
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