Why visit Goodview
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Bridge No. L1409 and Dr. J. W. S. Gallagher House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Goodview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Goodview
Goodview is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,158 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Goodview, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
School · 1.8 mi
University in the United States
Museums and landmarks7
Bridge No. L1409
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Former bridge in Winona County, Minnesota, United States
Dr. J. W. S. Gallagher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Winona, Minnesota, United States
Jefferson Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
School in Winona, Minnesota, United States
Madison Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
School building in Winona, Minnesota, United States
Winona and St. Peter Engine House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former railway building in Winona, Minnesota, United States
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Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Museum · 3.0 mi
Art museum in Winona, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes4
History
The area was first inhabited by the Dakota. When neighboring Winona was founded in 1851, Chief Wabasha III used the area that is now Goodview as a camping site near the settlers. Following the Dakota's expulsion, the land became home to watermelon farms. Much of the land was bought by Clarence F. Witt, who in the 1940s began suburban development, then calling it the 'Goodview Subdivision'. The referendum was successful. Goodview's decision to incorporate was so that it could manage its own snow removal, as the township government had only one snowplow. The township board, nor the Winona city council, had any interest in that lack of snow removal service that the subdivision received. The mayor of Winona remarked “We’ll just let spring take care of your problem,” which caused outrage among Goodview residents. It is not known whether the comment was made seriously or as a joke. In August 1946, a referendum was held to separate from Winona Township and incorporate as the Village of Goodview. Over 90% of residents voted in favor of seceding and incorporating.
From the History section of Goodview, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Riverway Learning Community Charter
School · 5.9 mi
1200 Storrs Pond Road, Winona
Map of Goodview
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 8°F | 1.1 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 11°F | 1.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 2.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 29°F | 1.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 16°F | 1.2 in | 9.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winona Dam 5 A (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Winona County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-10-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-08-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Winona Municipal Airport (ONA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Winona 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Holmen 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Eyota 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Onalaska 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Chatfield 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- La Crosse 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Rochester 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Byron 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Eau Claire 53 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Decorah 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Winona & St Peter Engine House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Stockton) 02, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stone arch bridge No. L1409, Bucienator, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jefferson School Winona MN, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GallagherHouseWinonaMN, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Madison Elementary, Ian Nicholson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minnesota Marine Art Museum, EverettMath, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mary's University of Winona, Wikideas1, CC0
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