Wiota, WI

Tucked into the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, Wiota offers quiet country living with deep local roots. Home to around 800 residents in Lafayette County, the area was first settled in the late 1820s as a lead mining camp by Alexander Hamilton's son, William "Billy" Hamilton. Today, life here moves at a relaxed pace centered around the outdoors. The branches of the Pecatonica River wind through the countryside, giving locals easy access to miles of scenic canoeing, kayaking, and fishing against a backdrop of open farmland. If you are looking for wide-open spaces, rich history, and a close-knit rural community, Wiota provides a peaceful corner of the Driftless Area to call home.