Welcome to Pierce County Eco-Tourism Pages and Links

Pierce County was established March 14, 1853 having previously been part of St. Croix County and, after much debate, the county seat was settled in Ellsworth. Its early history begins with land speculation in 1827 by a group of army officers stationed in Fort Snelling. Philander Prescott served as their agent. Due in part to the speculations, Pierce County was slow growing at the start. The county's first settlers were New Englanders from New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and elsewhere. Later there was a large influx of German, Norwegian and Swedish immigrants, as well as eastern Europeans who left their mark in the names, faces and traditions of Pierce County today. Some of these signs are visible in the wooden churches with their bell steeples that dot the landscape. Today it is an agriculture base, with a great artistic flavor of artisans in and around the Mississippi River area. Great water activities, fishing, boating, biking and much more........

Highlighted Local Artists, Specialty Shops, Attractions & things to do below....

Gail Pommerening Studio

N944 133rd St.
Plum City, WI
715-448-2049
 www.artbygail.com

Visit Gail at her country studio where she will be featuring several new works of art. Inspired by nature and with an attention to detail, Gail brings life to her subjects. You must see her pastels. Open by Appointment.

Shooting Star Glass - Kris Almstead

103 Cherry Ave. W
Plum City, WI
715-495-0542
www.shootingstarglass.com/
kris@shootingstarglass.com

Kris enjoys stained and warm glass. Open Thurs. 3:30-8pm, Fri 2-6pm, Sat 9-2pm. We offer workshops and classes in stained glass and mosaic art design along with a full line of stained glass, mosaic, and stepping stone supplies.

We also offer stained glass restoration, custom windows, and cabinet door inserts. We welcome special groups to our studio for a fun day creating their very own window, stepping stone, mosaic table, etc….. Groups like the Red Hat Ladies, Teachers day out, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts. Any group of 4- 12 people that like to have a good time are welcome.