Cornell

222 Main street
PO Box 796
Cornell, WI 54732
715-239-3710

Community Development Office
715-239-1000
Web Site: www.cityofcornell.com

Cornell is the trail head for a new multi-use recreational trail. The 20 mile long Old Abe Trail starts in Cornell and winds along the Chippewa River providing a variety of seasonal uses including biking, snowmobiling, horse back riding and walking.

Being an historical paper mill town, Cornell hosts the only remaining pulp wood stacker in the world. The stacker was built in 1911-12. The 247 foot long, 175 foot high stacker was used to cut and pile the logs. The stacker was used in Cornell from 1913 to 1972. The pulp wood stacker now stands as a monument to the logging industry that laid the foundation for the entire Chippewa Valley. Cornell also has a Museum and Visitors Center that displays the artifacts from the logging era.

The beautiful and unique Brunet Island State Park is located within the Cornell City limits. It is an island of 179 acres and provides swimming, boating, camping and picnicking facilities. The Brunet Island State Park was dedicated in 1940 as a shrine to the memory of Jean Brunet, "The Pioneer Magnificent." A new shower facility is now open for campers.

Special Events

• Winter Carnival January through February
  Medallion hunt, family ice skating and sledding, alumni basketball, candlelight cross-country ski event and much more.
  
  
• Stacker City Days/Fair
  Held June 20, 21 and 22. Parade on Sunday at noon. Midway, carnival rides, tractor pull, softball tournament and live music in the evening. Lots of family fun!
  
  
• Fireworks
  July 3rd. Takes place at Mill Yard Park. Live music, famous Lion's club chicken and coed softball tourney.
  
  
• Jubilee Days
  August 1st and 2nd. Sidewalk sales, food stands, and more on Main Street. Car show held Saturday.
  
  
• Labor Day Weekend Softball Tournament
  24 teams, double elimination sofball tournament.
  
  
• 10th Annual Pork 'n the Park Polka Festival
  First Saturday in October. Roasted pork is served with all the trimmings and homemade pies. Polka Band, dance contest all at the Mill Yard Park.
  
  
• Christmas in Cornell December
  Community and businesses are involved in lighting the town. The Mill Yard Park is set up to accommodate anyone wishing to put up a Christmas display.