Trempealeau Wisconsin Map

About Trempealeau, Wisconsin

Trempealeau is a locality in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,864. The population density is 338.3 people per km². Trempealeau is located at 44.0055°N, 91.4421°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54661.

Trempealeau, a village cradled between the broad Mississippi River and the imposing bluffs, presents a landscape of stark contrasts. It lies 10.3 miles east-south-east of Winona, MN (from Winona, MN: bearing 107°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-south-east of Buffalo. The land here rises dramatically from the river's edge, its limestone cliffs etched by millennia of wind and water, offering panoramic views that stretch across the wide, shimmering expanse of the waterway. Below these ancient sentinels, the fertile bottomlands spread out, a rich, dark soil that promises abundance, where the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of tilled fields and the distant hum of river traffic. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long shadows that emphasize the rugged contours of the terrain, transforming the bluffs into monumental sculptures against a sky that can shift from a brilliant cerulean to a bruised, dramatic purple. This place holds a history as layered as its geological formations, a narrative shaped by the river's constant flow and the resilience of its inhabitants. For generations, the economy of Trempealeau has been intrinsically tied to the Mississippi, serving as a vital port for agricultural goods, particularly grain, a legacy that continues to echo in the grain elevators that punctuate the skyline. The village itself, with its modest storefronts and well-maintained historic buildings, speaks of a community that has weathered economic shifts with quiet determination, drawing sustenance and character from the fertile earth and the lifeblood of the river. A notable landmark, the iconic Perrot State Park, draws visitors to explore the very bluffs that define Trempealeau, offering trails that wind through woodlands and lead to breathtaking overlooks, a testament to the enduring natural beauty of this river bend.

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Detailed location data for Trempealeau includes the ZIP code (54661), telephone area code (715), county seat of Trempealeau County (Whitehall), and school district assignment (Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Trempealeau is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.