About Onalaska

Located in La Crosse County, the beautiful city of Onalaska has a population of over 16,000 residents and is bordered by the unincorporated rural towns of Onalaska, Medary, and Hamilton. Onalaska is also known as “The Sunfish Capital of the World.” The city is established on an elevated ridge above the Black River, and offers views of the river bottomland and heavily wooded, scenic bluffs. Lake Onalaska, which is a manmade reservoir, is located at the city’s western edge. The city of Onalaska was platted by Thomas Rowe and John Laird in 1851, and during its early days, it was primarily a lumbering center. The city gained its name from the poem, “The Pleasures of Hope,” by the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell.

The city of Onalaska boasts a excellent quality of life because of its stunning landscapes, clean natural resources, a relaxed lifestyle, great recreational and cultural activities, and a low crime rate. The city also offers great dining, shopping, and educational opportunities. Onalaska is also home to world class healthcare facilities, as well as outdoor attractions including the Great River State Trail, La Crosse River State Trail, Upper Mississippi Federal Wildlife Refuge, Lake Onalaska, La Crosse River Conservancy Area, and the Onalaska Central Greenway.

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