Eau Claire Industries
In 1784, Gegare and Le Duc build this type of trading post on the Chippewa River in present day Eau Claire, becoming the first European traders on the Chippewa River.
Fur, Fur Trading Post
Hank Aaron
This location in downtown Eau Claire marked its grand opening in 2018.
The Pablo Center
What does "Eau Claire" mean in French?
Clear Water
This middle school was established in Eau Claire in the year 1982.
South, South Middle School
After the Civil War, Eau Claire earned this nickname for its large number of sawmills.
Sawdust City
The founder of Menards, a home improvement store was born and still resides Eau Claire today.
John Menard Jr.
In 1975, these refugees and U.S. Allies in the Vietnam War, begin arriving in Eau Claire.
Hmong, Hmong Refugees
This nifty ice cream parlor opened it's doors in the spring of 2017, after visiting Stillwater MN for their 10th wedding anniversary. They enjoyed malts from Leo's Grill & Malt Shop and wished that their hometown had a nostalgic place to get malts and ice cream!
Ramone's, Ramone's Ice Cream Parlor
In 1916, the Eau Claire State _______ School, now known as UW - Eau Claire, was founded.
Normal, Eau Claire State Normal School
In 1917, Raymond Gillette opened a rubber company which produced this product.
Tires, Automobile Tires
Bon Iver is a world-renowned band led by this Eau Claire native.
Justin Vernon
In 1884, this river floods, taking out all but one bridge in the city.
The Chippewa River, Chippewa
This popular shopping center opened in 1986, bringing in people from all over.
Oakwood Mall
In 1856, Eau Claire County was created from Chippewa County, and the first __________ school opens in Eau Claire.
Public, Public school
From 1917 to 1992 the tire plant, which was bought by U.S. Rubber in 1931 and renamed this, was the city's largest employer and one of the world's leading producers of automobile tires.
Uniroyal
This Eau Claire Native is a professional wrestler is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) but is best known for his time in the WWE (NXT) and Ring of Honor (ROH). His accomplishments include a one-time ROH World Tag Team Champion with Austin Aries, two-time NXT Tag Team Champion with Kyle O'Rielly, and one-time NXT North American Champion. He currently holds the AEW International Championship.
Roderick Strong, Christopher Lindsey
In 2005, work was completed with this particular park, sparking redevelopment in downtown Eau Claire.
Phoenix, Phoenix Park
This is the year in which Wisconsin became the 30th State.
1848
How many schools make up the Eau Claire School District?
Hint: These include early learning centers, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and charter schools.
21
This body of water was created in 1878 when the river was dammed for the lumber industry.
Dells Pond
Born on August 7th, 1892, this former Packer player and Eau Claire native started 49 games at tackle, more than any other player in the team's first five seasons in the NFL.
Howard Buck, Cub Buck, Howard "Cub" Buck
In 1963, the ______________________ "400" train rolls out of Eau Claire for the last time.
(Hint - it's an intermediate direction).
Northwestern
What traditional land is Eau Claire currently located on?
Hint: Which three groups lived in this area before it became Eau Claire?
Ojibwe, Dakota, and Ho-Chunk
This middle school, established in 1972, survived "The Storm" of 1980, received renovations in 2011, and celebrated it's 50 year anniversary in 2022.
DeLong Middle School