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.