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St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

St. Croix Falls is a city in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,208 at the 2020 census. The city is located within the Town of St. Croix Falls.

U.S. Route 8, Wisconsin Highway 35, and Wisconsin Highway 87 are three of the main arterial routes in the city.

History
In the 1840s the land that would become Saint Croix Falls was indirectly settled by Scandinavians and Germans. After the increase of logging, and the founding of the Cushing Land Company, Saint Croix Falls became incorporated in Wisconsin during 1887. The logging industry became important in St Croix falls, attracting New England immigrants which started a chain reaction of cutting down vast amounts of white pine. They were sent down the saint Croix river and the Mississippi River. From the late 1890s on the logging industry died down, the last log going down the Saint Croix log mill in 1914. This made St. Croix falls a more agricultural town. It officially became a city in 1958.

The Saint Croix Falls Dam was completed in the town in 1907 to generate hydroelectricity for Minneapolis, Minnesota, impounding the river's natural falls.

Geography
St. Croix Falls is located at 45.41194°N, -92.63889°W (45.411956, −92.638916).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.78 sqmi, of which, 4.67 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

St. Croix Falls is adjacent to Taylors Falls, Minnesota, across The St. Croix River.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 2,208. The population density was 442.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,125 housing units at an average density of 225.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,133 people, 967 households, and 522 families residing in the city. The population density was 456.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,088 housing units at an average density of 233.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 967 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.0% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,033 people, 872 households, and 504 families living in the city. The population density was 607.1 people per square mile (234.3/km2). There were 926 housing units at an average density of 276.5 per square mile (106.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.43% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 872 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,350, and the median income for a family was $54,063. Males had a median income of $40,185 versus $25,341 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,384. About 2.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
St. Croix Falls School District is the local school district. St. Croix Falls High School is the local high school.

Festivals
Wannigan Days is a four-day festival, held in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and Taylors Falls, Minnesota, meant as a celebration of the logging history of the saint Croix region.

Points of interest
St. Croix Falls abuts two parks whose focal points are the St. Croix River (Wisconsin-Minnesota). It is home to the Park Headquarters for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and it lies adjacent to the Interstate Park, a state park of Minnesota and Wisconsin that spans the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line along the St. Croix River Dalles with parts of the park on both sides.

St. Croix Falls is the western terminus of the Ice Age Trail and the Gandy Dancer State Trail.

The St. Croix Falls Dam was built over the city's namesake falls.

The Cushing Land Agency Building, Lamar Community Center and Thomas Henry Thompson House are located in St. Croix Falls.

St. Croix Dock is located in St. Croix Falls. People can rent kayaks and canoes to enjoy the St. Croix River.

Notable people

 * Anders James Nelson, Ball State All American Middle Blocker
 * Vernon A. Forbes, Oregon State Representative
 * Donald L. Iverson, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Megan Kalmoe, U.S. Olympian
 * William R. Marshall, Governor of Minnesota
 * James Henry McCourt, Wisconsin State Representative
 * John Morgan, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral
 * Roy Patterson, who played Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox from 1901 through 1907.
 * James Breck Perkins, author, United States Congressman

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Almond, Wisconsin

Almond is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 448 at the 2010 census.

History
Incorporated in 1905, the town originated when Jacob Meyers from the Mohawk Valley in New York started a stagecoach and freight route between Berlin and Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Because he needed a stop for the horses, he set up a barn and inn on the site of what is now Almond. The U.S. government signed a treaty with the Menominee Natives ceding land in central Wisconsin in 1848, which opened up the area to settlement. A post office was established on July 8, 1850, at the stagecoach stop. James F. Moore, a native of Almond, New York, became postmaster.

Geography
Almond is located at 44.25889°N, -89.40694°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 448 people, 174 households, and 119 families living in the village. The population density was 443.6 PD/sqmi. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 195.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 3.8% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of the population.

There were 174 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the village was 35.3 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 459 people, 189 households, and 126 families living in the village. The population density was 445.2 people per square mile (172.1/km2). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 74.6 persons/km2 (193.0 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the village was 96.30% White, 0.22% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 2.61% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. 7.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 189 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,857, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $34,861 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,104. About 10.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those ages 65 or older.

Education
Almond is served by the Almond-Bancroft School District, which has an elementary, middle, and high school.

Notable people

 * Orestes A. Crowell, Wisconsin State Representative, farmer, and businessman, was born in Almond; Crowell was the first president of the village in 1905, when the village was incorporated.
 * Henry Wellcome, founder of the Wellcome Trust, was born in Almond.

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Almond (town), Wisconsin

Almond is a town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 679 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of West Almond is located in the town.

The Town of Almond was established in 1851.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.2 square miles (112.0 km2), of which, 43.1 square miles (111.7 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) of it (0.28%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 679 people, 256 households, and 197 families residing in the town. The population density was 15.8 people per square mile (6.1/km2). There were 282 housing units at an average density of 6.5 per square mile (2.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.23% White, 0.29% Native American, 0.74% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 3.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 256 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,156, and the median income for a family was $52,708. Males had a median income of $37,083 versus $20,962 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,962. About 4.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Adam A. Schider, Wisconsin State Representative, farmer, and auctioneer, was born in the town

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Amherst, Wisconsin

Amherst is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,035 in the 2010 census. Amherst is at the core of the Tomorrow Valley area.

History
The name Amherst was established in 1853 by Adam Uline, after General Jeffery Amherst of Revolutionary fame and the fact he was native of Amherst, Nova Scotia. The first known settler of Amherst was John F. Hillstrom, who arrived in 1851, while John and A. P. Een follow closely behind, arriving in August 1852.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.35 sqmi, of which, 1.30 sqmi of it is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,035 people, 434 households, and 274 families living in the village. The population density was 796.2 PD/sqmi. There were 471 housing units at an average density of 362.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 434 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 35.1 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 964 people, 395 households, and 250 families living in the village. As of the end of 2006, there was villagewide estimate of over 1,000 residents living there. The population density was 827.5 people per square mile (318.1/km2). There were 419 housing units at an average density of 138.3 persons/km2 (359.7 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the village was 99.17% White, 0.41% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. 0.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 395 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,125, and the median income for a family was $54,821. Males had a median income of $37,132 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,514. 10.8% of the population and 7.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.2% are under the age of 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older.

Public services
Amherst is served by the Tomorrow River School District, which has Amherst High School, Amherst Middle School, and Amherst Elementary School, all on one K-12 campus. Fire protection and ambulance service are provided by the Amherst Fire District. Police protection is provided by the Portage County Sheriff's Department. Other village services include a public library and the Lettie Jensen Community Center. There is a riverside park downtown along the Tomorrow River.

Transportation
Amherst connects to U.S. Highway 10 (US 10). The Canadian National Railway main line runs through the village, on an elevated grade.

Infrastructure
Amherst is home to the Amherst Telephone Company/Tomorrow Valley Communications. Amherst Telephone Company was incorporated on July 3, 1903. Capital to form the new company was provided by 62 area residents who pledged $25 each to buy a share of stock. The company provides copper and fiber service to Amherst and the surrounding communities of Rosholt, Amherst Junction, and Polonia.

Mill Pond
The Amherst Millpond is a 48-acre, hard water impoundment located in the village of Amherst. The mill pond was created by a dam on the Tomorrow River and was once used for power to the local feed mil. The pond has a maximum depth of five feet and a bottom consisting of sand covered with silt. The Tomorrow River is navigable above and below the dam, and there are two public access points on the east side of the pond; the boat landing and Cate Park. The pond has northern pike and panfish for fishing.

Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds were built in 1917. Amherst hosts the Portage County Fair, an Amish craft fair, and other events at the fairgrounds. Stock car racing began at the fairgrounds in 2013 under the name Amherst Speedway.

Notable people

 * Tyler Biadasz, football player
 * Charles Couch, legislator
 * Charles F. Hanke, legislator
 * Herman H. Hoffman, legislator
 * Norman Myhra, businessman and legislator
 * Timothy Olson, ultrarunner
 * David Zenoff, Nevada Supreme Court justice

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Amherst (town), Wisconsin

Amherst is a town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,435 at the 2000 census. The ghost town of Lake Emily was located in the town.

The Town of Amherst was established in 1851.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.5 square miles (99.7 km$2$), of which, 38.0 square miles (98.4 km$2$) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km$2$) of it (1.35%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,435 people, 494 households, and 390 families residing in the town. The population density was 37.8 people per square mile (14.6/km$2$). There were 556 housing units at an average density of 14.6 per square mile (5.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.19% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. 0.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 494 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,435, and the median income for a family was $55,313. Males had a median income of $37,784 versus $25,536 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,751. About 3.4% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 27.3% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure
Amherst is home to the area's Telephone, Internet & Television company, named Amherst Telephone Company/Tomorrow Valley Communication. Amherst Telephone Company was incorporated on July 3, 1903. Capital to form the new company was provided by 62 area residents who pledged $25 each to buy a share of stock. Currently it provides Copper and Fiber service to Amherst as well as the surrounding communities of Rosholt, Amherst Junction and Polonia.

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Plover, Portage County, Wisconsin

Plover is a town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. the town reported on its website a population of 1,731.

The Village of Plover is located north of the town.

The unincorporated community of Meehan is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Kellner is also located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.6 square miles (113.0 km$2$), of which, 42.3 square miles (109.5 km$2$) of it is land and 1.3 square miles (3.5 km$2$) of it (3.07%) is water.

2000 Census
As of the census of 2000, there were 861 households, and 699 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.1 people per square mile (22.0/km$2$). There were 916 housing units at an average density of 21.7 per square mile (8.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 96.98% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.86% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 861 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.3% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.7% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,313, and the median income for a family was $59,569. Males had a median income of $37,784 versus $27,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,186. About 1.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Plover, Wisconsin

Plover is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of Stevens Point, it is part of the Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,519 at the 2020 United States census.

History
An 1825 treaty establishes a "Plover Portage of the Ouisconsin" as a boundary point between the Chippewa and Winnebago

The area that later became Plover was selected as the county seat of Portage in 1844. The election for the county seat only noted the general location of an unsettled area around present-day Plover. Until the area was settled, county business was actually conducted in the community of Rushville. The Plover area was platted in 1845, and received a post office at the same time under the name "Plover Portage". The name of the post office was changed to "Plover" in 1850.

In 1857, State Senator Luther Hanchett of Plover introduced a bill to incorporate the Village of Clayton in the community; he later amended the bill to make the name the Village of Algernon. That bill passed the Wisconsin Legislature, incorporating the Village of Algernon on March 6, 1857. (Algernon was probably named for Algernon B. Crosby, a postmaster in Portage County.) On May 4, 1858, the name of the village was again changed, this time to the Village of Stanton. And in 1864, the name of the village was finally changed to Plover.

In 1868, the county seat was moved to Stevens Point, following an energetic battle in newspapers and the state legislature. The village of Plover was dissolved, and government of the area fell to the Town of Plover.

Plover was again incorporated as a village on March 8, 1912, after area residents' approval in an election. This incorporation was not long lived, as Plover was again dissolved on October 7, 1931, after another election. An attempt at re-incorporation failed in 1965.

Plover re-incorporated, for the third time, on September 28, 1971. The vote for incorporation was narrow: 311 for and 289 against. The population of the village at that time was 2618. It incorporated about 6.75 sqmi of territory, and increased to about 7.25 sqmi in 1981, after annexation. Annexations continued nearly every year until the present.

The village president is Tom Davies, who was first elected in 2015.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 11.09 sqmi, of which 10.62 sqmi is land and 0.48 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 13,519. The population density was 1,273.6 PD/sqmi. There were 5,936 housing units at an average density of 559.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 86.8% White, 5.0% Asian, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 5.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,123 people, 4,948 households, and 3,242 families living in the village. The population density was 1171.3 PD/sqmi. There were 5,188 housing units at an average density of 501.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.8% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 4,948 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 35.9 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,520 people, 3,985 households, and 2,845 families living in the village. The population density was 1,238.2 people per square mile (477.9/km2). There were 4,133 housing units at an average density of 486.5 per square mile (187.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.82% White, 0.43% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,985 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $51,238, and the median income for a family was $60,146. Males had a median income of $40,206 versus $26,521 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,085. About 4.2% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
Saint Bronislava Catholic Church, Woodlands Church, and Divine Word Lutheran Church, affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), are in Plover.

Transportation
Public transit service to Plover is provided by Central Transportation.

Notable people

 * James S. Alban, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Dennis Hall, world champion wrestler, Olympic medalist, Pan American Games gold medalist
 * Harley M. Jacklin, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Robert Lampman, economist
 * Alexander S. McDill, United States representative
 * Joe Pavelski, NHL player, San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars
 * Clayton K. Slack, Medal of Honor
 * Walt Wilmot, baseball player, stole 76 bases in one season for 1890 Chicago Cubs

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Catawba, Wisconsin

Catawba is a village in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 110 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Catawba.

Geography
Catawba is located at 45.53583°N, -90.53028°W (45.535969, -90.530445).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.46 sqmi, all of it land.

History
Before the railroad was built around 1884, the area that would become Catawba was a forested wilderness cut only by rivers and Indian trails. The federal government surveyed that wilderness in 1847 and 1855. In the final years before the railroad, a little pine was logged along the river and some Swedish immigrants settled near where highway 86 crosses the south fork of the Jump River.

The name Catawba is said to come from the wine - perhaps from a crew of railroad gandy dancers who overindulged on the stuff, or perhaps from local lumberjacks who partook at a saloon in Kennan.

With the railroad came more lumber camps, more settlers, and a sawmill. The first school was operating by 1892, expanded to two rooms in 1902. By 1902 Peter Hammer's Red Birch Lumber Company had a sawmill running. He and his wife Isabelle also operated the Commercial Hotel, which largely served men working in the lumber business. Hammer also operated a company store called the ACA store. Other early businesses included a lath mill, the Bendixon butcher shop, the Hamm's Brewing Company saloon and pool hall, Stevens' barber shop, Swanson's soda fountain, and Gruber's store and opera house. A Lutheran congregation was organized in 1903 - the cemetery around 1909. The Catholic church was built around 1908. The Catawba State Bank started in 1916.

The town hall was built in 1921 and the village incorporated in 1922. At some point Wisconsin Highway 14 joined the railroad passing through town. It was eventually upgraded to U.S. Route 8, and paved in 1949.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 110 people, 60 households, and 31 families living in the village. The population density was 24.7 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 17.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.3% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.83 and the average family size was 2.45.

The median age in the village was 52 years. 13.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 45.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 149 people, 68 households, and 48 families living in the village. The population density was 33.4 people per square mile (12.9/km2). There were 79 housing units at an average density of 17.7 per square mile (6.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.33% White, and 0.67% from two or more races. 38.1% were of German, 15.9% Irish, 7.1% Czech, 6.2% Norwegian and 5.3% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 68 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $22,361 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,319. There were 4.3% of families and 6.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 12.0% of under eighteens and 5.4% of those over 64.

title: Catawba, Wisconsin


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Catawba (town), Wisconsin

Catawba is a town in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census. The Village of Catawba is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.0 square miles (129.5 km2), of which, 50.0 square miles (129.4 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.04%) is water.

History
Some of the earliest European Americans to walk the land that would become Catawba were the U.S. government's surveyors. In 1847 they surveyed the outlines of the 6-mile blocks on foot with chain and compass. Others came back in 1855 to survey all the section lines. When done, the deputy surveyor filed this general description of the northern six miles of what would become Catawba: "This Township contains numerous Tamarack W. Cedar and Alder Swamps all of which are unfit for cultivation. The Surface is generally level and the soil poor 2d rate. Timber is chiefly Birch Hemlock Sugar Lind and Elm also some Pine." In 1858 another team of surveyors surveyed the section lines of the 6-mile square that is part of the south end of Catawba, and filed this general description: "This Township contains Several Swamp of conisderable extent. Tamarac Cedar and Spruce are the principal ones. These Swamps are generally unfit for cultivation or for Timber it being to Small for any purpose(?). The Surface is generally level some parts stony especially along the River; Soil mostly 2nd rate except on some of the maple Ridge, it is first rate. Timber Chiefly Hemlock, Birch, Maple, Pine, Tamarac and Cedar. There an extensive Windfall the Southern Portion of this Township. Timber mostly rotted away and grown up to second growth Poplar and Fir. There is a Stream of considerable extent flows through this Township entering near the North East corner and runs in a South Westerly and Westerly direction. It is a narrow Deep Stream and very rapid not very good for forming motive powers for mills in this Township. There are numerous Small stream running into this from swamps (?)."

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 283 people, 109 households, and 75 families residing in the town. The population density was 5.7 people per square mile (2.2/km2). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 3.2 per square mile (1.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.59% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.35% Pacific Islander, and 0.35% from two or more races. 0.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 48.9% were of German, 10.3% Polish, 9.4% Norwegian, 7.3% Dutch, 5.6% American and 5.2% Czech ancestry.

There were 109 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,571, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $18,906 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,235. About 1.3% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

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Kennan, Wisconsin

Kennan is a village in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 135 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Kennan.

Geography
Kennan is located at 45.53056°N, -90.58806°W (45.53067, -90.588056).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.99 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 135 people, 61 households, and 44 families living in the village. The population density was 67.8 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 40.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 61 households, of which 16.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the village was 51.5 years. 14.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 37.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 171 people, 67 households, and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 86.7 people per square mile (33.5/km2). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 38.0 per square mile (14.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. 1.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 67 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,786, and the median income for a family was $44,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $23,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,701. About 5.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Kennan, Wisconsin


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Kennan (town), Wisconsin

Kennan is a town in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 378 at the 2000 census. The Village of Kennan is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 70.0 square miles (181.2 km2), of which, 69.9 square miles (181.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.07%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 378 people, 129 households, and 110 families residing in the town. The population density was 5.4 people per square mile (2.1/km2). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 2.6 per square mile (1.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.47% White, 0.53% from other races. 0.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 129 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.0% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,571, and the median income for a family was $33,393. Males had a median income of $26,625 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,546. About 7.3% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Prentice (town), Wisconsin

Prentice is a town in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 479 at the 2000 census. The village of Prentice and the unincorporated community of Pennington are located within the town.

Geography
The town is irregularly shaped, consisting of a typically rectangular shape to the east of the Village of Prentice adjoined to an irregular rectangular slab west of the village, north of the Town of Ogema, east of the Town of Catawba, and south of the Town of Hackett.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 69.5 square miles (180.1 km2), of which, 69.3 square miles (179.6 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) (0.26%) is water.

The northern trailhead of Wisconsin's Pine Line Trail, an unpaved, multiuse rail-trail extending just over 26 miles to Medford in the south, lies just outside Prentice.

Airport
Prentice is served by the Prentice Airport (5N2). Located one mile east of the village, the airport handles approximately 1,500 operations per year, with roughly 99% general aviation and 1% air taxi. The airport has a 3,250 foot asphalt runway (Runway 9-27).

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 479 people, 196 households, and 137 families residing in the town. The population density was 6.9 people per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 263 housing units at an average density of 3.8 per square mile (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 196 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $47,206. Males had a median income of $30,972 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,587. About 2.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Prentice (town), Wisconsin


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Prentice, Wisconsin

Prentice is a village in Price County, Wisconsin, United States, near where Highway 13 crosses the Jump River. The population was 660 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Prentice.

History
The area that would become Prentice was big woods until 1873, when the Wisconsin Central Railroad built its rail line up through the forest, heading from Stevens Point for Ashland. The railroad built stations at regular intervals and the crossing of the Jump River was the right distance from the previous station at Ogema. The railroad initially named its station at that crossing Malden.

In 1881 Alexander Prentice and George Greenman came north from Portage, scouting for a good place to build a lumber mill. They found plenty of timber around Malden station, and chose a mill site just south of where the railroad crossed the river. They were soon joined by workers who began building a sawmill and an 8-foot dam across the Jump. In 1882 they incorporated the Jump River Lumber Company and in September began sawing. Soon they were sawing 50,000 feet of lumber per day, which grew to 100,000 feet. The lumber company added a planing mill and drying shed soon after.

The lumber company considered calling their mill-town Jump River, but railroad officials pushed to call it Prentice, to honor the founder of the company. In 1882 the lumber company built the Jump River House - a 50-room hotel mainly for its employees which charged $2 per day. The company also built the Jump River Store, which was touted as the "finest in Price County" at the time, with 12 clerks selling staples, clothes, hats, shoes, furniture and stoves. The store also housed a dance hall for the community.

In 1884 a forest fire approaching from the west threatened the little settlement. The situation was so dire that some people buried their valuables and shuttled women and children to safety on the train to Ogema. That same year a village was platted near the depot and the mill, and a school was started - a two-room grade school. By 1887 the school had 50 students.

By 1889 the closest pine timber was running out, so Jump River Lumber built its own logging railroad spur to some prime timber called the Ward Tract about 5 miles southeast of town. The mill ran its own locomotive with 30 cars to haul logs from that tract. By this time the mill employed 450 men.

The deeds in the original town plat carried a restriction that the buyers could not operate businesses in town until 1890, so they would not compete with Jump River Lumber's store and hotel. In 1890 that restriction expired, and A.P. Morner opened a general store in town. The first newspaper, The Prentice Journal, started in 1891.

In the early 1890s Fayette Shaw opened a tannery on the west side of town. His family ran tanneries in Medford, Perkinstown, Rib Lake, Phillips, and other places. Hemlock bark was then used in the tanning process, and it was cheaper to transport hides to places near hemlock forests, even if remote, than to transport carloads of bark to the hides. With this addition, the population of Prentice swelled to 1,050. The Prentice tannery was considered the second largest of its kind in the U.S. - producing 200,000 hides of sole leather at its peak. It was a good thing it came along because the prime pine timber within reach was running out.

Around 1893 the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad, heading from Minneapolis to Sault St. Marie, built a line across the south end of Prentice, connecting with the Wisconsin Central.

Prentice incorporated as a village in 1899. At the first meeting of the village board of directors, only one topic was discussed: sidewalks for the village. A volunteer fire department was in place by 1905, with two hose companies and one hook and ladder company.

In 1906 the tannery burned. The United States Leather Company had bought the operation from the Shaws at some point. In February a fire started in the dry loft. The alarm was sounded and the fire department rushed in and saved everything except the dry loft and the hide house. U.S. Leather quickly rebuilt, but four months later on the night before operation was to resume, another fire broke out, destroying more of the complex. U.S. Leather declined to rebuild again and the tannery closed permanently. Some who lost their jobs left, and others turned to farming.

As timber ran out, more and more settlers scratched farms out of the stump-lands left by logging in the surrounding country. Price County had 380 farms in 1890; by 1910 the number had grown to 1352. In 1903 the privately-owned Prentice Creamery began buying milk from nearby farmers and selling butter. In 1915 a new Prentice Co-operative Creamery was formed owned by the farmers.

A fire in 1911 destroyed the post office, Kreuger's saloon, Lundberg's store, the Odd Fellows block, the Jump River Hotel, and other buildings. In early days some streets were lit in the evening by kerosene lamps. In 1912 the Ziegler brothers tried lighting with an electric plant powered by the Jump River, but it worked for only one night. In 1915 the Feeleys installed two electric generators, which powered lights - at night only, except when they blinked out.

Geography
Prentice is located at 45.54528°N, -90.28917°W (45.545499, -90.289413).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.02 sqmi, of which, 1.99 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 660 people, 293 households, and 180 families living in the village. The population density was 331.7 PD/sqmi. There were 340 housing units at an average density of 170.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 293 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the village was 39.4 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 626 people, 285 households, and 167 families living in the village. The population density was 312.8 people per square mile (120.8/km2). There were 316 housing units at an average density of 157.9 per square mile (61.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.28% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 1.12% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 2.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 285 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,563, and the median income for a family was $46,406. Males had a median income of $31,944 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,216. 16.4% of the population and 13.5% of families were below the poverty line. 25.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Transportation
Prentice is served by the Prentice Airport (5N2). Located one mile east of the village, the airport handles approximately 1,500 operations per year, with roughly 99% general aviation and 1% air taxi. The airport has a 3134 ft asphalt runway (Runway 9-27).

Notable natives

 * Albin C. Bro, President of Shimer College
 * Leo Heikkinen, entrepreneur
 * Donal Hord, sculptor
 * Dennis Morgan, actor and tenor
 * Oscar V. Peterson, Medal of Honor recipient

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Burlington (town), Wisconsin

The Town of Burlington is located in Racine County, Wisconsin. The population was 6,465 at the 2020 census. The City of Burlington is located mostly within the town. The census-designated places of Bohners Lake, and Browns Lake are located within the town. The unincorporated community of Cedar Park is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.1 km2), of which, 34.5 square miles (89.4 km2) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.7 km2) of it (3.92%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,384 people, 2,354 households, and 1,800 families residing in the town. The population density was 185.0 people per square mile (71.4/km2). There were 2,797 housing units at an average density of 81.0 per square mile (31.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.65% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.97% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,354 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $57,891, and the median income for a family was $62,168. Males had a median income of $43,020 versus $26,386 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,203. About 0.4% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Burlington (town), Wisconsin


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Burlington, Wisconsin

Burlington is a city in Racine and Walworth counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, with the majority of the city located in Racine County. The population of the city was 11,047 as of the 2020 census.

History
Prior to the arrival of Europeans in the area, Native American mounds were constructed near the present location of Burlington. For example, around 1830, a small Potawatomi village stood in what is now the Town of Burlington, though it wasn't larger than the present-day city.

The earliest certain European presence in what is now Burlington was in the fall of 1799, when a group of French explorers and missionaries led by Francis Morgan de Vereceones made a portage from the Root River to the Fox River, reaching the Fox at approximately Burlington's present location.

The first European settlers in Burlington were Moses Smith (the son of a Revolutionary War veteran) and William Whiting. Smith and Whiting had been in the area previously, making a so-called "jackknife claim" to the land (carving their names and the date on trees in the vicinity) on December 15, 1835. The men then left the encampment and returned with Lemuel Smith (Moses' brother) as well as Benjamin Perce, another member of the group. The four men searched for arable land and built a cabin on the east side of the Fox River (on what is now Wehmhoff-Jucker Park.) Other settlers arrived in the spring and summer of 1836, mostly from New England; they named their settlement Foxville. That year, the residents of Foxville unanimously decided to change their settlement's name to "Burlington" after the city Burlington, Vermont; the Foxville name continued to be used, however, until that name was officially changed on July 15, 1839.

Since its establishment, Foxville had been in Michigan Territory. On July 3, 1836, however, an act of Congress organizing the Wisconsin Territory went into effect, and Foxville fell within the borders of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Territory, which at that time included the present-day county of Racine. The two counties separated on December 7, 1836, and Foxville ended up in Racine County. The first post office in Foxville was created on March 21, 1837, with Moses Smith, one of the four founders of the city, as the first postmaster. In May 1837, a sawmill (the first frame building in the settlement) and a dam on the Fox River were completed.

On January 2, 1838, Rochester township, which included Foxville as well as all of Racine County west of Mount Pleasant, was established. On March 9, 1839, Burlington township (including at the time what is now the Town of Dover) and much of Brighton were separated from Rochester.

Burlington was a major New England settlement. The original founders of Burlington consisted entirely of settlers from New England, and inherited "Yankee" culture, that is, they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. They were part of a wave of New England farmers who headed west into what was then the wilds of the Northwest Territory during the early 1800s. Most of them arrived as a result of the completion of the Erie Canal. When they originally arrived in the area, there was nothing but dense virgin forest and wild prairie. The settlers laid out farms, constructed roads, erected government buildings and established post routes. They brought with them many of their "Yankee" New England values, such as staunch support for abolitionism as well as a passion for education and the subsequent construction of many schools. They were mostly members of the Congregationalist Church, though some were Episcopalian. Due to the second Great Awakening some of them had converted to Methodism before moving to what is now Burlington. Burlington, like much of Wisconsin, would be culturally similar to early New England for most of its early history.

From 1844 to 1850, the town of Voree, just to the west of Burlington, was the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite), one of many sects founded during the LDS succession crisis following the death of Latter Day Saint movement founder Joseph Smith. Although James Strang's group relocated to Beaver Island, Michigan in 1850, his parents remained in Voree. After Strang was shot by two disgruntled members in 1856, he was taken to Voree where he died. He is buried in a cemetery in Burlington. Strang's church still maintains a congregation in Voree to this day, and the local historical society has erected a monument to the Mormon settlement there.

Burlington was incorporated as a village in 1886; in 1900 it became a city.

Geography and climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.73 sqmi, of which, 7.50 sqmi is land and 0.23 sqmi is water.

Burlington is located at 42.67778°N, -88.27806°W (42.677945, −88.278279).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,464 people, 4,240 households, and 2,702 families residing in the city. The population density was 1395.2 PD/sqmi. There were 4,529 housing units at an average density of 603.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 92.8% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.6% of the population.

There were 4,240 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,936 people, 3,838 households, and 2,590 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,667.9 /mi2. There were 3,976 housing units at an average density of 667.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 95.89% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 2.21% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.65% of the population.

There were 1,838 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,365, and the median income for a family was $54,045. Males had a median income of $38,471 versus $25,082 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,789. About 3.7% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Breweries

 * Burlington Brewing Company
 * Van Merritt Brewing Company
 * Wisconsin Brewing Company
 * Finke and Uhen Brewery

Government
Burlington has a mayor-council form of government, with a city administrator. The mayor is the city's chief executive, responsible for seeing that state law and city ordinances are enforced. Mayors are elected to two-year terms; the current mayor is Jon Schultz.

The Common Council is composed of eight aldermen, two in each of Burlington's four districts. In every year's spring election, one alderman is elected from each district. Aldermen serve two-year terms.

The city administrator is appointed by the Common Council to oversee the routine operations of the city.

, the Burlington Police Department employed 17 full-time officers; Starting 2020, the Fire Department employs EMT/Firefighters to staff the station full-time, and also has over 30 volunteer Firefighter/EMT's.

Education
The first school classes in Burlington were taught in 1838. One of the first teachers was William P. Lyon, later a Justice of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. The settlement's first schoolhouse was built in 1839, and classes were taught there irregularly for the next 15 years. An act of the Wisconsin Legislature in 1857 incorporated the Burlington Union School District of Racine County. In 1858 and 1859, a schoolhouse was built for the district's use. Now called Lincoln School (Burlington, Wisconsin), the building is now used as the headquarters for the Burlington Area School District. Early quarrels about the management and costs of the school led to the creation of two rival school boards, each claiming to be legal; a new board gained control in 1861, and lasting stability came to the system in 1872.

Burlington is now served by the Burlington Area School District. The district has eight schools, six in Burlington. Elementary schools include: Cooper Elementary, Waller Elementary, Winkler Elementary and Lyons Center. Middle schools include: Karcher Middle School and Dyer Intermediate. A campus of the Gateway Technical College is also in Burlington.

Private and parochial schools
Burlington's first private school, the Burlington Academy, was founded in 1844 as a result of dissatisfaction with the other schools operating at the time. One of its early teachers was John F. Potter, later a Congressman from Wisconsin. The Burlington Academy no longer operates.

Private and parochial schools in Burlington include:
 * St. Charles Elementary School
 * St. John's Lutheran School
 * St. Mary's Elementary School
 * Catholic Central High School

Burlington is the home of the U.S. Order of Friars Minor Novitiate for Friars in Formation for religious life.

Culture
Burlington is nicknamed "Chocolate City, U.S.A.", because of the Nestlé chocolate factory built there in 1966. It is also home to an annual Chocolate Fest on Memorial Day weekend. Since 1929, Burlington has also been the home of the Burlington Liars' Club.

Recreation
Anglers enjoy fishing on Echo Lake and on the Fox River.

Sports
Burlington Little League was named District 6 champions and state champions at the Majors level in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015.In 2006, the semi-pro football team, the Burlington Blue Devils, was established. The city is the home of the Burlington Barons, a semi-pro baseball team that is part of the Land O'Lakes League Southwest Division. They play at Beaumont Field.

Points of Interest
The community of Voree, home to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite), is located just outside the city. The Malt House Theater, the building being the former home of the Finke-Uhen Brewery, is located along the Fox River within the city of Burlington, and the theater is home to the community theater company Haylofters, Inc. Haylofters has been in continuous operation since 1932.

Newspapers
The first newspaper in the Burlington area was the Voree Herald, published in Voree in January 1846 by James Strang, the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite). Its primary purpose was to inform his congregation about events in the wider Latter Day Saint movement. The paper was renamed the Gospel Herald in September 1847, and continued to be published until 1850, when most of the church relocated to Beaver Island in Lake Michigan.

The first newspaper published in Burlington intended for a general audience was the Weekly Burlington Gazette, first published on April 8, 1858. The newspaper was strongly Republican and continued until December 11, 1860, when its owner moved to Houston, Texas.

From 1860 until 1863, no newspaper was published in Burlington. On October 14, 1863, the Burlington Standard, another Republican newspaper, was founded. In 1881, the paper became largely nonpartisan, but in April 1886, with a new owner, the paper was renamed the Standard Democrat and became strongly pro-Democrat. From 1896 to 1911, the Standard Democrat was also published in German under the name Der Standard Demokrat.

The Burlington Democrat, a newspaper with Democratic leanings, was first published in 1880 as a counter to the Republican Burlington Standard. Its name was soon changed to the Burlington Free Press, and its leanings changed to Republican at about the same time the Standard became the Standard Democrat.

The weekly Burlington Standard Press is currently published in Burlington; the daily Racine Journal Times, Kenosha News, and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel are also available in the area.

Radio
WBSD (89.1 FM) is a high school radio station owned by the Burlington Area School District and operated by the staff and students of Burlington High School. Burlington is also served by radio stations WIIL (95.1 FM) and WLKG (96.1 FM), as well as stations from Milwaukee and Racine.

Television
Around 1989 Win-TV (now WIN Media, Inc. - ) was created by current owner and President Shad Branen. According to their web site they began as a producer of local news and sports programming televised throughout Southeastern Wisconsin on CNN Headline News. Since then their services have expanded to include an array of multimedia services for their clients.

Major highways
The following highways pass through or near Burlington:

Interstate highways

 * I-43.svg I-43 is eleven miles west of the city.
 * I-94.svg I-94 is twenty miles east of the city.

Federal highways

 * US 12.svg US 12 is ten miles southwest of the city.
 * US 45.svg US 45 is thirteen miles east of the city.

Wisconsin highways

 * WIS 11.svg WIS 11
 * WIS 36.svg WIS 36
 * WIS 50.svg WIS 50 is nine miles south of the city.
 * WIS 75.svg WIS 75 is nine miles east of the city.
 * WIS 83.svg WIS 83
 * WIS 120.svg WIS 120 is eight miles west of the city.
 * WIS 142.svg WIS 142
 * WIS 164.svg WIS 164 is eight miles northeast of the city.

County highways

 * WIS County A.svg Racine County Highway A
 * WIS County E.svg Racine County Highway E
 * WIS County FF.svg Racine County Highway FF
 * WIS County J.svg Racine County Highway J
 * WIS County P.svg Racine County Highway P
 * Racine County Highway R
 * WIS County W.svg Racine County Highway W
 * WIS County D.svg Walworth County Highway D
 * WIS County DD.svg Walworth County Highway DD

Railroads
The first railroad to pass through Burlington was built in 1855 by the Racine, Janesville and Mississippi Railroad Company. Its construction nearly bankrupted Racine. The line was later reorganized as the Western Union Railroad and eventually incorporated into the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company,. (better known as the Milwaukee Road) On the Milwaukee Road, this line was referred to as the "Racine & Southwestern" Division and is often referred to as the "Southwestern" Line.

In 1856, Burlington invested in the Fox River Valley Railroad of Wisconsin, a planned railroad that would have started in Milwaukee, connected to the railroad already in Burlington, and continued on to the Fox River Valley Railroad of Illinois. The roadbed was built, but because of the failure of the company, rails were never laid. The roadbed was later used by the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company.

The railroad currently operating through Burlington was constructed in 1885–1886 by the Wisconsin Central Railroad. The Wisconsin Central was acquired by the Minneapolis St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway in 1908, and later merged with the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway in 1961 to create the Soo Line Railroad.

The Milwaukee Road operated its last train west of Burlington in 1982. In 1985 the Soo Line purchased what remained of the Milwaukee Road, and reorganized their existing line through Burlington as a part of a new subsidiary known as Lakes States Transportation Division in 1986. Lakes States did not achieve the cost savings that the Soo Line had envisioned and was sold to the new Wisconsin Central Transportation, which commenced operations on October 11, 1987. The Wisconsin Central Limited was acquired by the Canadian National Railway in 2001. The Canadian National Railway remains the operator of the rail line through Burlington.

Airport
Burlington Municipal Airport (KBUU) serves Burlington and surrounding communities.

Notable people

 * Alma M. Aldrich, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Maurice L. Ayers, politician
 * Caleb P. Barns, lawyer
 * Charles Edward Barns, writer
 * Ginger Beaumont, professional baseball player
 * Frank Cannella, sometimes referred to as the "father of the infomercial" industry
 * William Everett Chipman, state senator
 * Henry Allen Cooper, Congressman from Wisconsin's 1st congressional district
 * Leander F. Frisby, lawyer
 * Ed Garvey, lawyer, politician, executive director of the National Football League Players Association
 * Jared Hornbeek, bassist/musician of alternative rock band, The Unlikely Candidates
 * Gregory Itzin, the actor who portrays fictional president Charles Logan of TV's 24, was a former resident
 * Kelly Kahl, television executive
 * Bill Kazmaier, three-time World's Strongest Man winner; ESPN commentator on World's Strongest Man broadcasts
 * John Longstreth, drummer of the technical death metal band Origin
 * William P. Lyon, Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
 * Paul Miller, MLB player
 * George C. Mathews, member of first Securities and Exchange Commission
 * Ernst Merton, Wisconsin State Senator and lawyer
 * Cloyd A. Porter, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Edward F. Rakow, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Anthony B. Rewald, legislator
 * Davis C. Rohr, U.S. Air Force Major General
 * Tony Romo, quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, attended Burlington High School
 * Braggo Roth, MLB player
 * Frank Roth, MLB player
 * Francis Reuschlein, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Henry C. Schadeberg, U.S. Representative
 * James T. Schuerman, Roman Catholic bishop
 * Bob Steele, MLB player
 * James Strang, founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) from Voree; lawyer and member of the Michigan House of Representatives
 * Chris Vos, singer/musician of Grammy-nominated alternative rock band, The Record Company
 * Robin Vos, Wisconsin State Representative and 75th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Mary Wagner, legislator and jurist

title: Burlington, Wisconsin


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Rochester, Wisconsin

Rochester is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,785 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the former Town of Rochester. On November 4, 2008, the village of Rochester voted to consolidate with the Town of Rochester.

History
The first non-Native American settlers in Rochester were a group of five farming families, who all hailed from the town of Rochester, Vermont after which they gave their new settlement its name. These were "Yankee" settlers, which is to say they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England during the colonial era. Correspondingly they were members of the Congregationalist Church and were staunch abolitionists. When they arrived in what is now Rochester there was nothing but dense virgin forest and wild prairie. They laid out post routes, built roads, constructed farms and government buildings all within the first few months of settling in what is now Rochester. Due to the Second Great Awakening many of them had become Baptists or converted to either Presbyterianism or Methodism before coming to what is now Walworth County, Wisconsin.

Rochester holds one of the oldest continuously run Memorial Day observances in the nation, having held its first in 1867.

The Village was incorporated in 1912. The Village and Town of Rochester consolidated in 2008.

Geography
Rochester is located at 42.74056°N, -88.22389°W (42.740585, -88.224108).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 17.74 sqmi, of which, 17.48 sqmi of it is land and 0.26 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,682 people, 1,343 households, and 1,069 families living in the village. The population density was 210.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,412 housing units at an average density of 80.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 1,343 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.4% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 42 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,149 people, 410 households, and 307 families living in the village. The population density was 2,360.6 people per square mile (905.4/km2). There were 425 housing units at an average density of 873.1 per square mile (334.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.30% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.70% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. 3.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 410 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $55,063, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $42,159 versus $30,184 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,609. About 4.9% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Maurice L. Ayers, Wisconsin legislator
 * Ginger Beaumont, baseball player, first man to bat in a World Series
 * Philo Belden, Wisconsin legislator
 * Glenn W. Birkett, Wisconsin legislator
 * Jerome Case, businessman and founder of Case Corporation here
 * George Ela, Wisconsin legislator
 * Waldo Flint, Wisconsin legislator
 * Charles M. Hambright, Wisconsin legislator
 * Jane Hamilton, author
 * Raymond J. Moyer, Wisconsin legislator
 * James Tinker, Wisconsin legislator

title: Rochester, Wisconsin


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Waterford, Wisconsin

Waterford is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,542 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has an area of 2.68 sqmi, of which 2.58 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

Climate
Waterford experiences four distinct seasons, with wide variations in precipitation and temperature.

Demographics
 2018 census

As of the census of 2018, there were 5,571 people, 2,171 households. The population density was 2266.05 people/mi$2$. The racial makeup of the village was 93.99% White, 0.54% Black or African American, 0.00% Native American, 01.59% Asian, 2.69% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 3.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,861 adults, 50.22% of the population being female and 49.78% being male. The median age of the males is 36.1 compared to the median age of females, which is 41 years old.

There were 2,171 households in the village, with an average size of 2.61 people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.4%, with a median rent of $938/month. The median house has 5.4 rooms, and has a value of $194,500. Out of the 2,171 households, 61.5% belongs to married couples, 3.5% to single males, 6.1% to single females and 29% to non-families. The median income for households in Waterford, Wisconsin is $77,973, while the mean household income is $85,805.

Of the 5,571 people, 0.80% have an education level of less than 9th grade, 5.40% are 9th to 12th grade, 33.74% are a high school graduate, 20.83% have some college education, 11.11% have an associate degree, 22.71% have a bachelor's degree, and 5.40% have a graduate degree.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 4,048 people, 1,561 households, and 1,139 families in the village. The population density was 1,645.1 people per square mile (635.3/km$2$). There were 1,628 housing units at an average density of 661.6 per square mile (255.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the village was 98.15% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 1,561 households 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.9% of households were one person and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03.

The age distribution was 28.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median household income was $55,804 and the median family income was $64,453. Males had a median income of $44,417 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,741. About 0.9% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * Sam Alvey, mixed martial artist
 * Charlie Ganzel, born in Waterford, major league baseball player
 * Barbara Lawton, lieutenant governor of Wisconsin
 * Walter J. Rush, Wisconsin state senator
 * Lynn E. Stalbaum, U.S. representative
 * Victor Willard, Wisconsin state senator

title: Waterford, Wisconsin


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Waterford (town), Wisconsin

The Town of Waterford is a town in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,514 at the 2020 census. The Village of Waterford is partly within the town. The unincorporated communities of Buena Park, Caldwell, and Tichigan are in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 33.5 square miles (86.7 km2), of which 31.5 square miles (81.7 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.1 km2 ,5.82%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,938 people, 2,086 households, and 1,689 families residing in the town. The population density was 188.3 people per square mile (72.7/km2). There were 2,263 housing units at an average density of 71.8 per square mile (27.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.50% White, 0.40% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,086 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $66,599, and the median income for a family was $68,169. Males had a median income of $46,828 versus $30,890 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,406. About 0.8% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Waterford (town), Wisconsin


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Beloit (town), Wisconsin

The Town of Beloit is located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,721 at the 2020 census. The City of Beloit is located adjacent to the Town of Beloit. The unincorporated communities of Belcrest, Crestview, and Victory Heights are located in the town. The town hosts Festival on the Rock, an annual celebration held in September at Preservation Park.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27 mi2, of which, 26.3 mi2 of it is land and 0.7 mi2 of it (2.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,038 people, 2,814 households, and 2,042 families residing in the town. The population density was 267.4 people per square mile (103.2/km2). There were 2,949 housing units at an average density of 112.0 per square mile (43.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.00% White, 6.68% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.97% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 2.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,814 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.91.

The population was 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $47,970, and the median income for a family was $54,173. Males had a median income of $39,358 versus $24,766 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,874. About 6.2% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * F. J. Turner High School is located in the town of Beloit.

Transportation
Beloit Transit serves a small portion of the eastern side of the town.

title: Beloit (town), Wisconsin


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Clinton (town), Rock County, Wisconsin

The Town of Clinton is a located in Rock County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,190 at the 2000 census. The Village of Clinton is located in the town, though it is politically independent. The unincorporated community of Bergen is located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 km2), of which, 35.4 square miles (91.6 km2) of it is land and 0.0 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 893 people, 308 households, and 248 families residing in the town. The population density was 25.2 people per square mile (9.7/km2). There were 316 housing units at an average density of 3.4 persons/km2 (8.9 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 96.98% White, 0.22% African American, 0.22% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. 1.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.

There were 308 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.20.

The age distribution of the population shows 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,324, and the median income for a family was $56,550. Males had a median income of $40,703 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,216. About 1.2% of the population and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% under the age of 18 and none 65 or older.

History
Near the south end of what is now Allen Street, is a historical site called "The Crossing" where two railroads "Chicago and Fond Du Lac" (known today as "C.+NW") and "Racine and Mississippi" (known today as "SOO Line") intersect. In 1856 the two companies raced to lay tracks so the other would have the expense of crossing the already established tracks.

The Old Clinton Water Tower built in 1895 is another historical site close to The Crossing.

Notable people

 * Robert T. Carey, Whig Representative, a member of the 1st Wisconsin Legislature in 1848
 * Dustin Grow Cheever. Republican Representative 1872–1873
 * John Conley, Republican Representative 1882–1883
 * Samuel S. Jones, Republican Representative 1895–1896
 * Ole Knudsen Nattestad, Norwegian-American pioneer immigrant settler, co-founder of the Jefferson Prairie Settlement
 * Nig Perrine, baseball infielder who played primarily in the minor leagues, but was briefly (in 1907) a player for the Washington Senators, was born in Clinton

title: Clinton (town), Rock County, Wisconsin


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Clinton (village), Rock County, Wisconsin

Clinton is a village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,221 in the 2020 census. The village is located within the town of Clinton. The Norwegian-American Jefferson Prairie Settlement was located near the village.

Geography
Clinton is located at 42.55639°N, -88.86444°W (42.556596, -88.864453).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.40 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,154 people, 801 households, and 546 families living in the village. The population density was 1538.6 PD/sqmi. There were 872 housing units at an average density of 622.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 4.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.

There were 801 households, of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the village was 36.6 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64, and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,162 people, 771 households, and 541 families living in the village. The population density was 1,652.0 people per square mile (637.2/km2). There were 815 housing units at an average density of 622.7/sq mi (240.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.48% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 1.85% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 3.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 771 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,987, and the median income for a family was $54,514. Males had a median income of $38,167 versus $25,189 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,015. About 4.5% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those aged 65 or over.

Transportation
Clinton was served by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, better known as the Milwaukee Road, and the Chicago and North Western Railroad (C&NW). It was on the Racine & Southwestern branch line of the Milwaukee Road and on the C&NW line between Harvard, Illinois, and Janesville, Wisconsin. In its 1980 bankruptcy, the Milwaukee Road disposed of the Southwestern Line. The Union Pacific Railroad, which took over the C&NW, operates today in Clinton on former C&NW tracks and on a remnant of the former Milwaukee Road west to Beloit, where it provides a rail connection to Fairbanks-Morse.

Education
The Clinton Community School District provides K-12 public education.

Events
Clinton is the home of the annual Stoopball League of America (SLA) championship in July. "Taste of Clinton" held each year Father's Day weekend.

Notable residents

 * Realf Ottesen Brandt, Lutheran minister
 * William H. Hurlbut, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Henry A. Moehlenpah, political candidate, banker, and member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
 * Joe Shear, stock car racer
 * Peter Shorts, former NFL player
 * Cornelius Mortimer Treat, Wisconsin State Assembly (1862–63)


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Janesville (town), Wisconsin

The Town of Janesville is a located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,665 at the 2020 census. The City of Janesville is located to the southeast of and adjacent to the town. The unincorporated communities of Anderson and Leyden are located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.6 square miles (74.0 km2), of which, 28.1 square miles (72.8 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.2 km2) of it (1.65%) is water.

One of the lakes located in the Town of Janesville is Gibbs Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,750 people, 1,137 households, and 908 families residing in the town. The population density was 133.5 people per square mile (51.5/km2). There were 1,206 housing units at an average density of 42.9 per square mile (16.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.20% White, 4.67% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 1.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,137 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $68,567, and the median income for a family was $71,523. Males had a median income of $46,131 versus $27,866 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,656. About 1.7% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Janesville (town), Wisconsin