Eau Claire, WI

Music connected to Eau Claire

About Eau Claire

• Justin Vernon of Bon Iver was born and raised in Eau Claire.
• The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild was founded in Eau Claire.
• The lumber industry put the city on the map in the 19th century.
• The Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum showcases a unique local history.
• The Great Fire of 1872 devastated much of the early city.
• Named in 1856 for the 'clear water' of the Eau Claire River.
• With 69,421 residents, it's Wisconsin's eighth-largest city.
• At 807 feet, it offers a slightly higher perspective than Madison.
• Healthcare and education are major employment sectors there.
• Eau Claire feels like a blend of Midwest charm and artistic energy.
• The Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin's NFL team, are about 2 hours away.
• Reggie White of the Packers had 13 sacks in 1998 at age 37.

Artists From Eau Claire

Bon Iver Geoffrey Keezer Mojo Lemon Richard Edwards The Jaggernauts Them Coulee Boys

Songs About Eau Claire

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Nearby Places

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