MONROE COUNTY

General Info

First inhabited by Winnebago Indians, Monroe County was organized from LaCrosse County in 1854 and named in honor of President James Monroe. Natural resources and fertile soil attracted many settlers. Logging camps and farms were established and communities began to grow. With the construction of the railroad and road improvements, Monroe County continued to develop. Sparta was selected as the county seat and by 1900 the population of Monroe County had reached 28,103. Almost 29 million pounds of cranberries and over 300,000 bales of sphagnum moss are now harvested each year from the area. Today Monroe County is home to approximately 43,350 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

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Jackson-Monroe County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Jackson-Monroe County Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

SPARTA – pop. 8,823
TOMAH – pop. 8,664

Villages

CASHTON – pop. 1,055
KENDALL – pop. 463
MELVINA – pop. 88
NORWALK – pop. 616
OAKDALE – pop. 312
WARRENS – pop. 347
WILTON – pop. 544
WYEVILLE – pop. 140

Towns

ADRIAN – pop. 794
ANGELO – pop. 1,431
BYRON – pop. 580
CLIFTON – pop. 784
GLENDALE – pop. 646
GRANT – pop. 545
GREENFIELD – pop. 745
JEFFERSON – pop. 906
LA GRANGE – pop. 1,918
LAFAYETTE – pop. 379
LEON – pop. 921
LINCOLN – pop. 959
LITTLE FALLS – pop. 1,427
NEW LYME – pop. 170
OAKDALE – pop. 722
PORTLAND – pop. 729
RIDGEVILLE – pop. 540
SCOTT – pop. 157
SHELDON – pop. 730
SPARTA – pop. 2,837
TOMAH – pop. 1,246
WELLINGTON – pop. 581
WELLS – pop. 584
WILTON – pop. 967

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Monroe County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

Winter Extravaganza | Fort McCoy

February

Hixton Rod & Gun Club Varmint Hunt
Cabin Fever | Sparta & Tomah
Freeze Fest | Tomah
Freezin’ in February Antique Show | Tomah

March

Monroe County Spring Craft Show | Sparta
Antique Toy Farm Show | Tomah

April

Spring Birding Event | Alma
Hixton American Legion Garage Sale
Spring Thaw-Large Beef Show | Black River Falls
Spring Clean-Up Days | Black River Falls
Warrens Rummage Sale

May

June

Jackson County On-the-Farm Breakfast | Alma Center
Alma Center Strawberry Festival
Festival in the Park | Black River Falls
North Bend Days
Sparta Butterfest
Taylor Old Fashion Days
Super National Truck & Tractor Pull | Tomah
Sparta Run & Walk Stampede
Cranberry Blossom Day | Warrens

July

Cow 97 Antique Tractor Ride | Black River Falls
Karner Blue Butterfly Festival | Black River Falls
4th of July Celebration | Jackson & Monroe Counties
Melrose Field Days Picnic
Sparta Crazy Daze
Monroe County Fair | Tomah

August

Alma Draft Horse Pull
Jackson County Fair | Black River Falls
Leon Gatorfest
Melrose Corn Boil
Millston Field Days

September

Alma Music & Arts Festival
Fall Birding Event | Alma
Ho-Chunk Nation Pow-wow | Black River Falls
Fort McCoy Appreciation
Fall City-Wide Garage Sales | Tomah
Warrens Cranberry Festival

October

Oktoberfest | Black River Falls
Fall Harvest Fest | Sparta
Cranberry Public Harvest Day | Warrens

November

Christkindl Festival | Black River Falls
Monroe County Historical Fall Craft Show | Sparta
Burnstad’s Wine Tasting Event | Tomah
Holiday Parade | Tomah

December

Sparta Holiday Parade
Cranberry Discovery Center Open House | Warrens

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administration (608) 269-8944
Animal Shelter 269-8775
Circuit Court 269-2174
Clerk of Court 269-8743
County Clerk 269-8705
District Attorney 269-8780
Emergency Management 269-8711
Forestry & Parks 269-8635
Health & Human Services 269-8600
Highway Department 269-8740

Land Conservation 269-8973
Personnel 269-8719
Recycling 269-8783
Register of Deeds 269-8716
Sheriff 269-2117
Treasurer 269-8710
UW Extension 269-8722
Veterans Services 269-8726
Zoning & Sanitation 269-8939

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

BAREFOOT LANDING BREADS & CULINARY THERAPY

W14289 Hwy. 54 | Melrose | (507) 450-8117

CAIN’S ORCHARD

W13885 Cain Rd. | Hixton | (715) 963-2052

DEKE SLAYTON MEMORIAL MUSEUM

200 Main St. W | Sparta | (608) 269-0033

FIELD OF HONOR VETERANS MEMORIAL

101 2nd St. S | Black River Falls | (715) 284-4658

FORT MCCOY HISTORICAL CENTER

311 Court St. S | Sparta | (608) 388-2222

HIAWATHA GOLF CLUB

10229 Ellsworth Rd. | Tomah | (608) 372-5589

JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

13 1st St. S | Black River Falls | (715) 284-5314

JACKSON COUNTY ICE ARENA

Hwy. 54 | Black River Falls | (715) 284-9974

LITTLE FALLS RAILROAD & DOLL MUSEUM, LTD.

9208 CTH II | Sparta | (608) 272-3266

LUNDA COMMUNITY CENTER

1202 Pierce St. | Black River Falls | (715) 284-7606

MAJESTIC PINES BINGO & CASINO

W9010 Hwy. 54 E | Black River Falls | (715) 284-9098

MONROE COUNTY HISTORY ROOM & LIBRARY

200 Main St. | Sparta | (608) 269-8680

THE PAUL & MATILDA WEGNER GROTTO

6025 Hwy. 71 | Cataract | (608) 269-8680

SAND CREEK BREWING COMPANY

320 Pierce St. | Black River Falls | (715) 284-7553

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

26400 Co. Hwy. U | Cashton | (608) 823-7906

TOMAH AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

112 Superior Ave. | Tomah | (608) 372-1880

VAN SCHAICK PHOTO GALLERY MUSEUM

13 1st St. S | Black River Falls | (715) 284-5314

WAZEE SPORTS CENTER

W10120 Hwy. 54 E | Black River Falls | (800) 940-6042

WI CRANBERRY DISCOVERY CENTER

204 Main St. | Warrens | (608) 378-4878

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/

JACKSON COUNTY
BLACK RIVER STATE FOREST

Located on 67,000 acres, the Black River State Forest features primitive and equestrian campgrounds, swimming beaches, recreational trails and picnic areas.

EAST ARBUTUS COUNTY PARK

Located near Lake Arbutus, East Arbutus County Park features a modern campground, handicapped accessible boat launch, swimming beach, recreational trails and picnic areas.

JACKSON COUNTY FOREST

Located on 118,000 acres, the Jackson County Forest features primitive and modern campgrounds, public hunting areas, recreational trails, fishing ponds and picnic areas.

WAZEE LAKE RECREATION AREA

Located on 3,000 acres of a former iron mining site, the Wazee Lake Recreation Area features a campground, handicapped accessible boat launch, swimming beach, recreational trails, picnic areas and is a popular area for scuba diving.

WEST ARBUTUS COUNTY PARK

Located near Lake Arbutus, West Arbutus County Park features a modern campground, handicapped accessible boat launch, swimming beach and picnic areas.

MONROE COUNTY
KICKAPOO RIVER VALLEY

Located on 65 miles between Wilton and Wauzeka, the Kickapoo River Valley features canoe launches, recreational trails and picnic areas, fishing streams and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve.

MCMULLEN MEMORIAL COUNTY PARK

Located near Lake Wazeda, McMullen Memorial County Park features primitive and modern campgrounds, a boat launch, playground equipment, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, recreational trails and picnic areas.

MILL BLUFF STATE PARK

Located on 1,337 acres near the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve, Mill Bluff State Park features a campground, swimming beach, recreational trails and picnic areas.

WILDCAT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Located on 3,603 acres, Wildcat Mountain State Park features primitive, modern and equestrian campgrounds, recreational trails and picnic areas.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:

BLACK RIVER FALLS

BLACK RIVER POWERSPORTS, INC.
W10120 Hwy. 54 | Black River Falls | (715) 284-2600

DNR SERVICE CENTER
910 Hwy. 54 E | Black River Falls | (715) 284-1400

FOUR SEASONS QUIK STOP
N5885 Hwy. 54 | Black River Falls | (715) 284-7480

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#183)
N 448 Water St. | Black River Falls | (715) 284-7480

MOE HARDWARE
33 Main St. | Black River Falls | (715) 284-4621

ROSE RANCH TACK & SPORT
108 Water St. N | Black River Falls | (715) 284-9562

WALMART (#1277)
611 Hwy. 54 | Black River Falls | (715) 284-2434

CASHTON

JACK’S TACKLE SHOP
923 Main St. | Cashton | (608) 654-7775

FORT MCCOY

FORT MCCOY EXCHANGE
1538 J St. S | Fort McCoy | (608) 269-5604

OUTDOOR RECREATION
2187 J St. S | Fort McCoy | (608) 388-3841

HIXTON

CHEESE HUT
141 Interstate Rd. | Hixton | (715) 963-3752

NORTHFIELD PUB & GRUB
301 Washington St. S | Hixton | (608) 488-7017

MELROSE

MELROSE EXPRESS MART
W15683 Hwy. 121 | Melrose | (715) 299-4233

MERRILAN

DOUBLE T QUIK STOP
302 Washing St. N | Merrilan | (715) 333-7650

MILLSTON

LAMBERT’S QUIK STOP, LLC
W6575 Co. Hwy. O | Millston | (715) 284-2080

SPARTA

DON & VI’S FISHING & HUNTING SPORTS STORE
604 Wisconsin St. E | Sparta | (608) 269-2686

SCHNITZLERS
604 E Wisconsin St. | Sparta | (608) 269-2686

SILENT OUTDOORS, LLC
2700 Riley Rd. | Sparta | (608) 269-2686

WALMART (#979)
1600 Wisconsin Ave. W | Sparta | (608) 269-7501

TAYLOR

TAYLOR CORNER STORE
W16211 State Rd. 95 | Taylor | (715) 662-3673

TOMAH

ACE HARDWARE
1110 N Superior Ave. | Tomah | (608) 372-4724

GRANGERS, LLC
566 N Oakwood St. | Tomah | (608) 372-4511

ROSCO’S LIVE BAIT
205 Arthur St. | Tomah | (608) 372-4326

WALMART (#965)
222 W McCoy Blvd. | Tomah | (608) 372-7900

WARRENS

THE WARRENS MALL
201 Main St. | Warrens | (608) 378-4499

WILTON

WILTON HARDWARE HANK
411 Main St. | Wilton | (608) 435-6616

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EVENTS

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January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

BAREFOOT LANDING BREADS & CULINARY THERAPY

CAIN’S ORCHARD

DEKE SLAYTON MEMORIAL MUSEUM

FIELD OF HONOR VETERANS MEMORIAL

FORT MCCOY HISTORICAL CENTER

HIAWATHA GOLF CLUB

JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

JACKSON COUNTY ICE ARENA

LITTLE FALLS RAILROAD & DOLL MUSEUM, LTD.

LUNDA COMMUNITY CENTER

MAJESTIC PINES BINGO & CASINO

MONROE COUNTY HISTORY ROOM & LIBRARY

THE PAUL & MATILDA WEGNER GROTTO

SAND CREEK BREWING COMPANY

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

TOMAH AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

VAN SCHAICK PHOTO GALLERY MUSEUM

WAZEE SPORTS CENTER

WI CRANBERRY DISCOVERY CENTER

PARKS AND RECREATION

JACKSON COUNTY BLACK RIVER STATE FOREST

EAST ARBUTUS COUNTY PARK

JACKSON COUNTY FOREST

WAZEE LAKE RECREATION AREA

WEST ARBUTUS COUNTY PARK

MONROE COUNTY KICKAPOO RIVER VALLEY

MCMULLEN MEMORIAL COUNTY PARK

MILL BLUFF STATE PARK

WILDCAT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

LICENSES

BLACK RIVER FALLS

CASHTON

FORT MCCOY

HIXTON

MELROSE

MERRILAN

MILLSTON

SPARTA

TAYLOR

TOMAH

WARRENS

WILTON

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