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“Eau Claire county, from its humble beginning, having been, through the untiring energy and perseverance of its pioneers, brought to be one of the finest counties in the state of Wisconsin, holds indeed a wonderful story of progress.”  (History of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, 3)

We agree, and we offer these resources and links to help you begin to discover Eau Claire’s “wonderful story of progress.”  Click here to begin. 

The above photo is from the Virtual Museum of the Chippewa Valley.

Questions?  Call the Information & Reference Center at 715-839-5004 or e-mail us at librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us

Did You Know?
The American Legion Post was named after the first Eau Claire man killed in France in WWI.