Mindoro, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mindoro, Wisconsin
|
|
|---|---|
Looking South on County C
|
|
 Mindoro, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Mindoro, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | La Crosse |
| Town | Farmington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 240 m (787 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54644
|
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569547 |
| FIPS code | 55-53050 |
Mindoro (pronounced min-DOR-oh) is a small community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. However, it is recognized as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This helps the U.S. Census Bureau collect information about the people living there. Mindoro is part of the larger La Crosse area. It was first officially listed as a CDP before the 2020 census.
Contents
Where is Mindoro Located?
Mindoro is found in the northern part of La Crosse County. It sits west of the center of a larger area called the town of Farmington. The community is nestled in a place called the Lewis Valley. It's located south of Fleming Creek and near the entrance to Severson Coulee.
Getting Around Mindoro
County Highway C runs right through Mindoro. If you travel south on this highway for about 10 miles, you'll reach West Salem. Heading northeast for about 4 miles will take you to Burr Oak.
Size of the Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Mindoro CDP covers an area of about 1.6 square kilometers (or 0.6 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Important Places Near Mindoro
Mindoro is close to a couple of interesting landmarks.
The Mindoro Cut
About 3.7 miles south of Mindoro, along County Highway C, you'll find the Mindoro Cut. This is a famous road cut through a hill. It was created a long time ago to make travel easier.
Bell Coulee Shelter
Southeast of Mindoro is the Bell Coulee Shelter. This is a rock shelter that was once home to ancient people. It gives us clues about how people lived many years ago.
Well-Known People from Mindoro
Several notable individuals were born in or have connections to Mindoro.
- Stanley R. Christianson: He was born in Mindoro. Stanley Christianson was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor after he died. This award was given for his heroic actions during the Korean War.
- Virgil Roberts: Also born in Mindoro, Virgil Roberts became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This means he was a representative in the state's government, helping to make laws for Wisconsin.
- Gene Koss: Gene Koss is a talented glass artist. He also started the glass art program at Tulane University, which is a well-known college. He was born in Mindoro.
