Maiden Rock, Wisconsin
Maiden Rock is a village in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 119 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Maiden Rock. History The town is named for a cliff (also called "Maiden Rock") just south of the village. In the Winona legend, the daughter of Dakota Sioux chief Red Wing (for whom the nearby town of Red Wing, Minnesota is named) jumped from this cliff after her lover, a member of the rival Chippewa tribe, was killed by Dakota warriors under orders from Red Wing. A plaque still stands near the base of the cliff, memorializing the village's namesake. Geography Maiden Rock is located at (44.561295, -92.309563). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 119 people, 50 households, and 31 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 81 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.8% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any