La Crescent, Minnesota 55947 - U.S. Post Offices on Waymarking.com

LaCrescent is located in Houston County, Minnesota, just across the Mississippi River from La Crosse, WI.

It had a population of 4,900 as of July 2009, which reflects a 1% decrease in population from the 2000 census.

The area was settled by German, Norwegian, Irish, Polish, and French peoples and was incorporated in 1857.

Houston County is renowned for it's upper Mississippi scenery and La Crescent's apple orchards. The city also features fine schools, and an active Chamber of Commerce.

Gateway to all of the scenic beauty of Southeastern Minnesota, La Crescent is uniquely located on three officially designated scenic highways and by-ways. La Crescent is the gateway to both Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway and Apple Blossom Scenic Drive, as well as being on the Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway. La Crescent is also convenient to interstate 90 at Exit 275.
Railroads and barge shipping on the Mississippi are readily available.

A public library, historical society, several different living options for senior citizens and a healthcare center are all part of the La Crescent community. La Crescent is also served by highly trained Fire Fighters/First Responders, two medical clinics, a dental clinic, and chiropractic clinics.

Type of structure:: Stand Alone re-enter Zip Code here:: 55947 Current Status:: Still in Use

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