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http://www.mercercc.com
(Mercer Chamber of Commerce)
http://townofmercer.com
(Town Information)
http://www.turtleflambeauflowage.com (Famous Turtle
Flambeau Flowage Area)
http://www.mercer.k12.wi.us/ (Mercer School)
http://www.wisconline.com/counties/iron/ (Iron County, WI
Information)
WELCOME TO
MERCER IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC IRON COUNTY
Today, Mercer is known for the natural beauty of its
surroundings. Offering quiet, tension-free lifestyles for all
ages. It has an excellent school system, a new library and
renovated community building, legal and medical facilities and a
strong retail base. The current population is 1,342.
Mercer is in the heart of a vast, open country. No other area
in Wisconsin provides more authentic wilderness, or greater
abundance of virgin vacation land, than the lake area of
Mercer.
Much of Wisconsin has been invaded by traffic and tourists, but
this area remains unspoiled. It offers you a clean, fresh
world, renewed with every change of season, here at the top of
the state. Each year brings more Mercer history, we hope you
will enjoy sharing a little of our town’s past and present. We
can provide all the conveniences so necessary to a successful
family vacation.
 Come
visit Mercer, the “Loon Capital” in the Heart of the Northwoods!
Over 200 lakes in
a 20 mile radius Over 125,000 acres of clean waters teeming with game fish
Nearly 300 miles of trout streams
Includes world famous Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, home of bass,
trout, walleye, northern, crappies, perch, scrappy bluegills and
explosive musky 377,900 acres of forest land
Sand Beaches, cool forests, sun-filled days and brisk nights
Boating, swimming, hiking, cycling, water skiing, nature study,
hunting, ice fishing, archery, golfing, and loon watching
You’ll find it all
in Mercer and all set in the natural beauty and serenity of the
True Northwoods!
LOON
CAPITAL
Mercer, c. 1981. How much does a 16 foot loon weigh? The
Mercer Loon, which made its debut on May 22, 1981, weighs
approximately 2000 pounds. It was erected at the location of
the new Mercer Chamber of Commerce building to emphasize
Mercer’s claim as the “Loon Capital”.
ATTRACTIONS
New Library and Renovated Community Center
Carrow Tourist Park on County J - Offers Swimming, Boating,
Picnicking & Tennis
Walleye Run Early in May at Lake of the Falls County Park
Canoe/Kayak Trails with State Mapped Routes including Turtle
River Chain
456 miles of Groomed Snowmobile Trails
Loon Day Art and Craft Fair the First Wednesday of August
County Fair Last Weekend in August
Near Major Downhill Skiing Hills
MECCA Trail System - Cross
Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Biking
Approximately 200 miles of ATV Trails
15 Waterfalls
9-hole Golf Course
Miniature Golf Course
Northwoods Public Shooting Range
World’s Largest Loon
Railroad Depot Museum, Caboose and Historical Society
Over 377,900 Acres of Forest Land for Hunting & Recreation
Miles of Undeveloped State-owned Shoreline
Bird and Wildlife Watching
Courtesy of Mercer, WI Chamber of Commerce
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