| Name: | Eau Claire County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 55-035 |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Founded: | 1856 |
| Named for: | Eau Claire River |
| Seat: | Eau Claire |
| Largest city: | Eau Claire |
| Total Area: | 645 sq mi (1,670 km²) |
| Land Area: | 638 sq mi (1,650 km²) |
| Total Population: | 105,710 |
| Population Density: | 165.7/sq mi (64.0/km²) |
Eau Claire County location map. Where is Eau Claire County?
History
Eau Claire county was originally set off as the Town of Clearwater in Chippewa County in 1855. The name was changed to the Town of Eau Claire on March 31, 1856. The entire town was separated as Eau Claire County by an act of the Wisconsin State Legislature on October 6, 1856.
Eau Claire County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 645 square miles (1,670 km), of which 638 square miles (1,650 km) is land and 7.3 square miles (19 km) (1.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Chippewa County – north
- Clark County – east
- Jackson County – southeast
- Trempealeau County – south
- Buffalo County – southwest
- Pepin County – west
- Dunn County – west
Eau Claire County Topographic Map
Eau Claire County Satellite Map
Eau Claire County Outline Map
