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Village of West Salem

Wisconsin

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West Central Wisconsin

Along Interstate 90

12 Miles

From La Crosse, WI

165 Miles

From Minneapolis, MN

280 Miles

From Chicago, IL

5,416

Population

A fall scenic bird's eye view of a yellow car going up a long curvy road in West Salem, Wisconsin.
A group of kids on bikes at the West Salem, WI Police Department Bike Rodeo.

Scenic “God’s Country”

The surrounding Coulee Region’s bluffs and valleys provide for some of the most scenic areas you will find in western Wisconsin, known as “God’s Country.” The nearby La Crosse River meanders through forests and farmlands winding its way to the “Mighty Mississippi.”

Rich In History

West Salem is rich in history. Founded by Thomas Leonard in 1851, the village is the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hamlin Garland. Historic points of interest include two octagon homes, Thomas Leonard’s colonial-style home (Historic Salem), and the Hamlin Garland Homestead.

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West Central Wisconsin

Along Interstate 90

12 Miles

From La Crosse, WI

165 Miles

From Minneapolis, MN

280 Miles

From Chicago, IL

5,277

Population

A sunset view of the West Salem Mill Dam in Wisconsin.

Rich In History

West Salem is rich in history. Founded by Thomas Leonard in 1851, the village is the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hamlin Garland. Historic points of interest include two octagon homes, Thomas Leonard’s colonial-style home (Historic Salem), and the Hamlin Garland Homestead.

Learn More

Scenic “God’s Country”

The surrounding Coulee Region’s bluffs and valleys provide for some of the most scenic areas you will find in western Wisconsin, known as “God’s Country.” The nearby La Crosse River meanders through forests and farmlands winding its way to the “Mighty Mississippi.”

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Village of West Salem
175 Leonard Street South
West Salem WI 54669

Phone: 608-786-1858
Fax: 608-786-1988
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
(Outside drop box available 24 / 7)

Village of West Salem
175 Leonard Street South
West Salem WI 54669

Phone: 608-786-1858

Fax: 608-786-1988

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
(Outside drop box available 24 / 7)

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Village of West Salem

175 Leonard St S., West Salem WI 54669
Phone: 608-786-1858
Fax: 608-786-1988
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
(Outside drop box available 24 / 7)

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