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Stockholm and Pepin, Wisconsin |
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Stockholm is one of the smallest towns still thriving in the state of Wisconsin. It was founded in 1854 by a group of Swedish Immigrants from Karlskoga. This small Pepin County town with the population of 89, is the oldest Swedish settlement in western Wisconsin. It has been a regional arts and crafts center since the 1970s. Today, this quaint little community on the shores of Lake Pepin boasts a number of galleries and antique shops as well as eateries housed in perfectly restored 19th-century buildings. The old post office is now home to the Stockholm Museum, with displays of memorabilia from the early Swedish settlers in the area. The first Swedish settler was Eric Peterson, who arrived in 1851. He was soon followed by a host of fellow Scandinavians, whose influence has been felt ever since. Since the first arts fair was organized in the 1970s, the arts community has been another important influence. But there’s more than craftsmanship to be found here. The scenery here is wonderful and the near view may be all restored 19th-century charm, but the perspective offers the compelling geography of the Mississippi River. Boating and swimming are two of the many ways to enjoy the area while camping in the village park. Visitor Information
Lake Pepin was discovered in 1680 by Father Louis Hennepin. when he discovered the beautiful lake in the Mississippi River he called it the "Lake of Tears". The village and Lake Pepin get their names from the Pepin brothers, who were two of the first French trappers in the area. What is now called Lake Pepin is a 22-mile long lake formed by the delta of the Chippewa River flowing into the Mississippi River. A stroll along the breakwaters features breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over beautiful Lake Pepin. Waterways in Pepin, were created from the "burrow pits," which were dug up along the highway to build the road up through the bottom lands where the Chippewa flows into the Mississippi. Various animals including deer and waterfowl and other birds travel by the thousands through these waterways in the spring and remain in the area throughout the summer. Visitor Information |
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