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City	La Crescent
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Houston County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	43.828022
Longitude	-91.304027
Population	5,276
Density	612.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55947
Area Code	218
County Seat	Caledonia
School District	La Crescent-Hokah School District

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About La Crescent, Minnesota

La Crescent is a locality in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,276. The population density is 612.5 people per km². La Crescent is located at 43.8280°N, 91.3040°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. La Crescent is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55947.

La Crescent occupies a dramatic space where the rugged bluffs meet the expansive floodplain of the Mississippi River. It lies 22.7 miles southeast of Winona, MN (from Winona, MN: bearing 132°T), and is situated 3.7 miles west-northwest of La Crosse. The landscape is defined by the steep inclines of Pea Ridge, which cast long, cooling shadows over the valley floor during the late afternoon. Residents often walk the quiet banks near Blue Lake, where the water mirrors the shifting colors of the autumn canopy. Burns Valley cuts a deep, verdant path through the surrounding highlands, providing a natural corridor for the winds that sweep across the inland plains. The air here holds a crisp, earthen weight, smelling faintly of damp limestone and the dense growth found within the nearby Coulee State Experimental Forest.

Agricultural heritage remains the bedrock of La Crescent, which earned its reputation as the Apple Capital of Minnesota through generations of orchard cultivation. The local economy thrives on the harvest of these high-sloped groves, supplemented by a steady flow of regional commerce that relies on the proximity of the Mississippi River. Historically, the labor of settlers transformed the steep terrain into productive ground, blending the necessity of industry with the limitations of a vertical landscape. Small businesses and family-run enterprises populate the center of La Crescent, maintaining a pace that favors deliberate, steady growth over rapid expansion. The seasonal rhythm of pruning, blooming, and picking dictates the tempo of the year, grounding the community in the cycles of the earth.

Cultural life in La Crescent centers on a shared appreciation for the outdoors, particularly the vast expanses protected by the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge. During the warmer months, residents venture out to explore the Goose Island Canoe Trail, navigating the quiet backwaters that branch away from the main channel. Community gatherings often take place against the backdrop of the bluffs, celebrating the unique identity of a place that remains distinct from the surrounding prairie. While the region is quiet, the local spirit is marked by a deep-seated resilience and a profound connection to the changing light upon the ridges. Visitors who traverse the area might recognize the influence of the storied North Woods, though the specific character of the terrain remains entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.2 mi, 090° E · 274k acres
Vetsch Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 287° W
Stoney Point (Viewpoint) — 0.6 mi, 269° W
Old Hickory Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 343° N
Eagle Landmark (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 110° E
The Pump House Regional Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 117° SE
Statewide Habitat Areas (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 091° E
Statewide Habitat Areas - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 091° E
Dahl Auto Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 121° SE
Swarthout Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 111° E
Red Cloud Park (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 085° E
Riverside Amusement Park (Theme Park) — 4.0 mi, 055° NE
Root River State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 204° SW
Scattered Wildlife - Wd (State Recreation Area) — 4.5 mi, 134° SE
Great River State Trail (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 043° NE
La Crosse River State Trail (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 066° NE
Sunny the Sunfish (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 036° NE
R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.6 mi, 228° SW
Visitor Center (Attraction) — 6.9 mi, 009° N
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 8.0 mi, 325° NW
Luther College (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 023° NE
International Owl Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.9 mi, 251° W
Trempealeau Community Heritage Museum (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 331° NW
Rattler Cairn (Historic Ruins) — 14.8 mi, 182° S
Firebowl (Theatre) — 16.0 mi, 004° N
M60a3 (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 074° E
Bell AH-1 (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 074° E
Bangor & Area Historical Society (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 074° E
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.4 mi, 324° NW · 14k acres
Schechs Mill (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 231° SW

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