Muscoda, Wisconsin

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Muscoda is a small village in the state of Wisconsin, located in Grant and Iowa counties along the Wisconsin River. The population was 1,307 at the 2020 census.

Where it is and what it’s like
- Muscoda covers about 1.5 square miles of land.
- It sits in rolling hills with plenty of nearby public land, making it a place with outdoor opportunities.
- The village sits at roughly 43.2 degrees north latitude and 90.44 degrees west longitude.

History
- The area was once the site of a large Native American village. In 1840, explorer William Pidgeon described ancient mounds and relics found nearby.
- It was once known as English Prairie, after two English fur traders, Abraham Lansing and Garrit Roseboom, opened a post there after the French and Indian War.
- The name Muscoda likely comes from the Ojibwe word mashkode, meaning “prairie,” or it may come from a reference in Longfellow’s poem Hiawatha.
- Muscoda has called itself Wisconsin’s Morel Capital since 1982 and hosts the Morel Mushroom Festival the weekend after Mother’s Day, with rides, contests, food booths, and more.

Geography
- Muscoda lies on the Wisconsin River.
- The area is all land, with about 1.5 square miles of space.

Demographics
- The village’s population has slowly fluctuated over the years. In 2010, about 1,299 people lived there; by 2020, the population was 1,307.
- The community is predominantly White.

Education
- The area is served by the Riverdale School District, and Riverdale High School is located in Muscoda.

Additional notes
- The Grant County portion of Muscoda is adjacent to the Town of Muscoda, while the Iowa County portion is adjacent to the Town of Pulaski.