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Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Dodgeville is a city in and the county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,984 at the 2020 census, making it the county's most populous city. Dodgeville is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In 1827, Henry Dodge, his family, and about 40 miners began what would become the city of Dodgeville. Dodge made a pact with the local Winnebago Indian leaders so he could build a cabin and smelter. The original community had three settlements: "Dodgeville", "Dirty Hollow" and "Minersville". A fourth settlement, Moon Spring, near the intersection of the present Highway 18 bypass and Bennett Road flourished until the cholera epidemic in the early 1850s.

Dodgeville, which was named after Dodge, grew slowly during its early years. It was incorporated as a village in the 1840s. Later a small "war" was fought with Mineral Point over which community would become the seat of Iowa County after Lafayette County was created. At the time, Mineral Point was the seat, because it was centrally located in the 'old' Iowa County that stretched from the Wisconsin River in the north south to the Illinois border.

The County seat eventually moved to Dodgeville because of its central location in the 'new' Iowa County. Dodgeville's population grew rapidly, and it became a center for mining and later, dairy product manufacturing and shipping. Miners from England flooded the city, and British and Cornish architecture is still visible in the city today. Dodgeville became the largest city in Wisconsin at the time as well as most of the Midwest north or St. Louis, and west of Cincinnati. The community's boom didn't last long though, and with the decline of mining its population was overtaken by rapidly growing cities like Chicago and Milwaukee.

Several factors led to the decline in importance of mining, including the Black Hawk War, the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the emergence of farming, leading to Dodgeville's development as a business and agricultural center. Today the city is most commonly known for being the headquarters for the apparel company Lands' End.

Iowa County Courthouse
The Iowa County Courthouse was dedicated in 1859 and continues to serve as the seat of government in Iowa County, functioning as the oldest courthouse in the state. Several additions to the building have been added over the years, in keeping with the historic and classic architectural style of the original structure.

Dodge Mining Camp Cabin
The Dodge Mining Camp Cabin, originally built circa 1828, is representative of the housing constructed by lead diggers at "Dodge's Camp" - the original lead mining claim of Colonel Henry Dodge and family. The Iowa County Historical Society restored the cabin and moved it to its present location on Fountain Street. It is one of Wisconsin's oldest structures and may be the last extant mining camp cabin from the days of the "Lead Rush" of 1827–1830.

Spang's Opera House
The Opera House was built in the early stages of Dodgeville's development. It was demolished during the 1990s to build a convenience store at the intersections of Highway 23—Bequette, North and Spring Streets. The structure's foundation walls were among the oldest stone structures in Dodgeville, dating from the 1840s. In the 1940s the lower level of the opera house was the first location of the Iowa County Dairy Cooperative, before the coop built a structure near the intersection of Hwy. 191 and Section Line Road on the east side of Dodgeville. At one time the Opera House was in the center of a thriving business area, with several hotels in the immediate vicinity: The Cocking Hotel, the Wisconsin House, and the Western Hotel, all on North Main Street. Today, only the Western Hotel survives, and is now rental units.

Dodgeville Masonic Temple
Begun in 1928, construction was completed in 1930, with the building dedicated on May 13 of that year. This structure is among the last Masonic Temples built in Wisconsin that is still functioning as a Masonic Lodge. Dodgeville Lodge #119 dates to 1859. Today, the structure also houses a Masonic Museum for the Southwestern Wisconsin region. The Dodgeville Primitive Methodist Church stood on this site until the present Plymouth Congregational UCC structure was built in 1907.

Downtown
Downtown Dodgeville's historic buildings stretch six blocks along north and south Iowa Street. Much of the downtown is included in the Iowa Street Historic District.

Jones-Owens Mausoleum East Side Cemetery
The Jones and Owens family, prominent merchants in Dodgeville constructed a Mausoleum in the East Cemetery on East Division Street where several of the family members are entombed. Family mausoleums were quite common in larger urban areas in the late 19th century, but less common in smaller communities. The Jones and Owens mercantile business building is located on South Iowa Street and currently houses the Quality Bakery (since 1946), among other businesses. The Jones family mansion is located on North Main Street across from Plymouth UCC and the Owens family mansion is located on South Iowa Street near the intersection with Valley Street. Both structures are private dwellings.

David J. and Maggie Jones House
Built in 1878, the David J. and Maggie Jones House was originally built for J.C. Hocking and was later purchased by David J. Jones.

Geography
Dodgeville is located at 42.96333°N, -90.13111°W (42.963373, -90.131161).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.06 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dodgeville has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Dodgeville was 108 F on July 24, 1901, while the coldest temperature recorded was -33 F on January 19, 1994.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 4,984. The population density was 1,227.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,238 housing units at an average density of 551.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 2.0% Asian, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016-2020, the median income for a household in the city was $65,040, and the median income for a family was $90,729. Male full-time workers had a median income of $48,065 versus $42,755 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $32,599. About 2.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 96.9% were high school graduates or higher and 22.3% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,693 people, 1,965 households, and 1,229 families residing in the city. The population density was 1206.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,117 housing units at an average density of 544.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,965 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,220 people, 1,751 households, and 1,131 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,178.5 people per square mile (455.1/km2). There were 1,831 housing units at an average density of 511.3 per square mile (197.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.06% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,751 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.9% 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 2.34, and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males

The median income for a household in the city was $41,615, and the median income for a family was $50,755. Males had a median income of $32,738 versus $24,047 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,962. About 2.7% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The foundations for the Iowa County Courthouse located at 222 North Iowa Street were laid in 1859, making it the state's oldest continuously active courthouse.

The mayor of Dodgeville is Todd D. Novak.

Economy
Dodgeville was designated a National Mainstreet Program in 1991.

As the seat of an agricultural county, the city's economy provides services for farmers.

Dodgeville is home to the corporate headquarters of Lands' End, a global catalog and internet merchant of apparel and home products. Lands' End employs 6,000 people in its Dodgeville headquarters.

Education
The Dodgeville School District serves students from Dodgeville and the village of Ridgeway and comprises three schools - one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The elementary school covers pre-K through 5th grade. The middle school serves grades 6 through 8, and the high school 9 through 12. A second elementary school was previously located in Ridgeway but closed at the end of the 2020 school year after being consolidated with Dodgeville Elementary School.

The Dodgeville school district sports teams are known by the name of Dodgeville Dodgers, with the letter D used as the team symbol.

St. Joseph's Catholic school serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

In the metropolitan building downtown, SWATC adult education classes are offered.

Media
Dodgeville's weekly newspaper is the Dodgeville Chronicle, published every Wednesday. With a circulation of about 5,300, the newspaper serves Dodgeville and surrounding communities. Dodgeville is also served by the Wisconsin State Journal, published in Madison, and the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Chicago Tribune. Dodgeville is home to WDMP-FM 99.3 offering a full service country format and WZRK 810 AM and 96.9 FM offering an active rock format, Dodgeville is also served locally by Wisconsin Public Radio transmitter WHHI 91.3 licensed to nearby Highland. Dodgeville is a part of the larger Madison radio and television market with Madison based broadcasters available over the air and on cable, satellite and OTT services.

Recreation
Military Ridge State Trail is a 40 mi trail that runs from Dodgeville to Fitchburg, Wisconsin following the former Chicago and Northwestern Railroad paths (MRT). It is used for hiking, bicycling, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. The original military road from Fort Howard in Green Bay to Fort Crawford in Prairie du Chien followed much of the same corridor in the 1820s through the 1840s and was the primary land route crossing the state.

Governor Dodge State Park is located on Highway 23, about 3 mi north of Dodgeville. The park's development began in the late 1940s, followed by the development of Cox Hollow Lake in the 1950s. The park is in the upper reaches of the Twin Parks watershed, a major soil and water conservation project in the area of the Lower Wisconsin River watershed.

Events
Every summer Dodgeville holds a "Farmer Appreciation Day" featuring a parade down Dodgeville's Iowa Street and a festival in Harris Park. The event, which takes place the third weekend of July, serves as a way for the people of Dodgeville to show appreciation for the farmers who are the backbone of the local economy. The parade features farming implements, fire trucks and ambulances, and floats constructed by area churches and businesses. The festival features cold BBQ sandwiches, music, rides, tractor pulls, and fireworks.

Health care
In 1974, St. Joseph's Hospital and Dodgeville General Hospital merged to form Memorial Hospital In 2001, Memorial Hospital changed its name to Upland Hills Health Center. Later other structures were added to the hospital, which were eventually demolished to build the much larger existing Upland Hills Health Center. The center now comprises a clinic, rehabilitation center, nursing home, and hospital.

Transportation
The Dodgeville Municipal Airport, built in 1967, was originally known as the Governor Dodge Quinn airport but was renamed Dodgeville Airport. Closed in 1989, it reopened as the Southwind Airport, a private airport, in 2002.

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has a special needs van that serves Iowa County. The bus is available on Tuesdays for people wanting to travel around Dodgeville. Residents over age of 60 or individuals with disabilities may use the Iowa County Aging & Disability Resource Center Volunteer Driver Escort program for non-emergency medical purposes. The Iowa County Taxi serves Dodgeville on Wednesdays and Fridays and Lamers Bus provides transportation from Green Bay to Dubuque, stopping in downtown Dodgeville.

Dodgeville Expressway, U.S. Route 151 (US 151), US 18, and Wisconsin Highway 23 travel through the city.

Dodgeville no longer has rail service, but was once served by both the Chicago and Northwestern and the Illinois Central Railroads. The former Illinois Central freight depot still stands in downtown Dodgeville. The former C&NW passenger depot was relocated from North Dodgeville to the former Don Q Inn Supper Club and Motel north of Dodgeville in the 1970s. Dodgeville was the northernmost terminus for the Illinois Central line from Freeport, Illinois. The C&NW line extended from Madison to Dodgeville and then to points west and south, with its terminus in Platteville. The Illinois Central line to Dodgeville was removed in February 1942 and the rails were used in the construction of the Battleship Wisconsin, which was commissioned during World War II and served into the Vietnam era.

Sister city

 * Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom

Notable people

 * Glenn A. Abbey, U.S. diplomat
 * Melancthon J. Briggs, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Henry Dodge, first territorial governor of Wisconsin for whom Dodgeville was named
 * William D. Dyke, former U.S. vice presidential candidate
 * Thomas Evans, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Homer Fieldhouse, landscape architect
 * Francis Gehon, member of the Iowa Territorial Legislature
 * Bradley M. Glass, Illinois state legislator and lawyer
 * Archie Hahn, Gold medal Olympic sprinter in the 1904 and 1906 Olympics
 * Steve Hilgenberg, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Thomas Jenkins, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * John J. Jones, Union Army general
 * Roy C. Smelker, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Joel Whitman, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Platt Whitman, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * John "Weenie" Wilson, Hall of Fame football, basketball, and baseball coach

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Highland, Iowa County, Wisconsin

Highland is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 797 at the 2000 census. The village of Highland is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 64.9 square miles (168.0 km2), of which, 64.7 square miles (167.4 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) of it (0.32%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 797 people, 278 households, and 224 families residing in the town. The population density was 12.3 people per square mile (4.8/km2). There were 332 housing units at an average density of 5.1 per square mile (2.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.00% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 278 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% 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 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,868, and the median income for a family was $43,056. Males had a median income of $25,278 versus $22,115 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,361. About 5.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Walter J. Dolan, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Richard Kennedy, Wisconsin State Representative

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Highland (village), Iowa County, Wisconsin

Highland is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 842 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is located within the Town of Highland.

Geography
Highland is located at 43.04611°N, -90.37889°W (43.046347, -90.379083).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.12 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 842 people, 351 households, and 226 families living in the village. The population density was 751.8 PD/sqmi. There were 386 housing units at an average density of 344.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 351 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 40.3 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 855 people, 348 households, and 228 families living in the village. The population density was 756.0 people per square mile (292.1/km2). There were 369 housing units at an average density of 326.3 per square mile (126.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. 0.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 348 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% 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 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,228, and the median income for a family was $44,875. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,176. About 4.8% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Charles L. Billings, Illinois state senator and lawyer, was born in Highland.
 * Elihu Goodsell was a farmer, miner, and politician, who first settled in Highland and founded the community.


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Linden, Wisconsin

Linden is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 549 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Linden.

Geography
Linden is located at 42.91722°N, -90.27333°W (42.917433, -90.273384).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.78 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 549 people, 214 households, and 135 families living in the village. The population density was 703.8 PD/sqmi. There were 233 housing units at an average density of 298.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 214 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% 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 3.19.

The median age in the village was 36.4 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 615 people, 223 households, and 158 families living in the village. The population density was 796.2 people per square mile (308.4/km2). There were 234 housing units at an average density of 302.9 per square mile (117.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.02% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 223 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,833, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,331. About 6.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Edmund Baker, businessman and politician
 * Kearton Coates, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Oscar Hallam, Minnesota Supreme Court justice
 * John Hammill, Governor of Iowa

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Linden (town), Wisconsin

Linden is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 873 at the 2000 census. The Village of Linden is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Edmund is located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 60.7 square miles (157.1 km2), of which, 60.7 square miles (157.1 km2) of it is land and 0.02% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 873 people, 295 households, and 212 families residing in the town. The population density was 14.4 people per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 311 housing units at an average density of 5.1 per square mile (2.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.08% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.23% Asian, and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 295 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% 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 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,726, and the median income for a family was $40,139. Males had a median income of $26,111 versus $22,237 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,446. About 12.3% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Mineral Point (town), Wisconsin

Mineral Point is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,033 at the 2010 census. The City of Mineral Point is located within the town.

Geography
Mineral Point was originally settled in the early 19th century by immigrants attracted by the prospect of lead mining. Several Cornish immigrants were among the first to live in the city. Many of the early Cornish dwellings in Mineral Point have been preserved at Pendarvis, a state operated historic site.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 867 people, 303 households, and 252 families residing in the town. The population density was 14.7 people per square mile (5.7/km2). There were 320 housing units at an average density of 5.4 per square mile (2.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.39% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.46% Asian, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 303 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,171, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $29,545 versus $23,906 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,337. About 9.2% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Mineral Point, Wisconsin

Mineral Point is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,581 at the 2020 census. The city is located within the Town of Mineral Point. Mineral Point is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Mineral Point was settled in 1827, becoming a lead and zinc mining center, and commercial town in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It initially drew a considerable number of Cornish-immigrant miners and their families. In the mid-20th century it attracted artists and an artist's colony and its tourism industry began to grow. The city's well-preserved historical character within the varied natural topography of the driftless area has made it a regional tourist destination. Mineral Point is sometimes called Wisconsin's third oldest city,  but the Wisconsin Historical Society notes several older colonial settlements.

History
The first European settlement at Mineral Point began in 1827. One of the first settlers to the area was Henry Dodge and his family who settled a few miles away from Mineral Point. During the following year, large quantities of galena, or lead ore, were discovered around the settlement in shallow deposits. Lead had many uses at the time, and settlers began to flock to the region hoping to make a living by extracting the easily accessible mineral. Lead deposits extended throughout an area that also included Dubuque, Iowa and Galena, Illinois, but Mineral Point became the center of lead mining operations within the bounds of present-day Wisconsin (then part of Michigan Territory). By 1829, the region's growing population led to the creation of Iowa County, which included all of the lead mining lands within the territory. Mineral Point was established as the county seat later that year. During the Black Hawk War of 1832, residents of Mineral Point built Fort Jackson to protect the town from a possible attack. The young settlement's importance was further confirmed in 1834 when it was selected as the site of one of two federal land offices responsible for distributing public land to settlers within the area that now encompasses Wisconsin.

When Wisconsin Territory was created in 1836, Mineral Point hosted the inauguration of the first territorial governor, Henry Dodge, and the territorial secretary, John S. Horner. During the ceremony, a design by Horner was officially recognized as the Great Seal of Wisconsin Territory. It displayed an arm holding a pickaxe over a pile of lead ore, demonstrating the importance of Mineral Point's early mining economy to the new territory. A census conducted in the months after the inauguration showed that Iowa County had 5,234 inhabitants, making it the most populous county in the Wisconsin Territory east of the Mississippi River. Mineral Point remained an important lead mining center during the 1840s. Although the most easily accessible lead deposits on the surface were being exhausted by this time, new immigrants began to arrive with more refined techniques for extracting ore. The largest group came from Cornwall, which had been a mining center for centuries. Experienced Cornish miners were attracted to the lead mining opportunities in Mineral Point, and by 1845 roughly half of the town's population had Cornish ancestry. The original dwellings of some of these early Cornish immigrants have been restored at the Pendarvis Historic Site in Mineral Point. Lead continued to be produced in abundant quantities by the Cornish miners, and in 1847, the Mineral Point Tribune reported that the town's furnaces were producing 43,800 pounds (19,900 kg) of lead each day.

Mining activity in Mineral Point began to decline in the following years. In 1848, the same year that Wisconsin achieved statehood, gold was discovered in California. Many experienced miners left Mineral Point to look for gold, and in all, the town lost 700 people during the California Gold Rush. While the lead industry in Mineral Point continued into the 1860s, the town never recovered its former importance.

In November 1858, the residents of Iowa County voted to move the county seat to nearby Dodgeville, by a majority of 350. Mineral Point contested this election, accusing some residents of Dodgeville of corruption, and asserting that the law enabling the election was not sufficiently publicised. The case was elevated to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and Judge Byron Paine delivered the proceeding opinion in favour of Mineral Point on July 11, 1859, following which the residents of Mineral Point fired a cannon towards Dodgeville in celebration. An intense rivalry was harboured between the two towns, and a renewed election took place on April 2, 1861, during which a majority again voted to move the county seat to Dodgeville, where it remains today.

As lead mining declined in Mineral Point, zinc mining and smelting became important new industries. Zinc ore was discovered with increasing frequency near the bottoms of old lead mines. The Mineral Point Zinc Company was founded in 1882, and by 1891 it was operating the largest zinc oxide works in the United States at Mineral Point. Zinc mining and processing continued on a large scale until the 1920s.

In 1897 Robert M. La Follette gave his "The danger threatening representative government" speech in Mineral Point.

In the 1930s, a local resident, Robert Neal, together with his partner, Edgar Hellum, aimed to preserve some of the history of the Cornish miners' and settlers' stone structures. Over the next decades, they bought and restored buildings, and turned one into a popular Cornish restaurant attracting tourists. They had both studied art, and they also attracted other artists to move to the area. These buildings are now the Pendarvis Historic Site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.08 sqmi, all of it land. Mineral Point lies within the Driftless Area.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 2,581. The population density was 839.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,322 housing units at an average density of 429.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.5% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,487 people, 1,147 households, and 648 families residing in the city. The population density was 854.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,278 housing units at an average density of 439.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 1,147 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% 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 2.83.

The median age in the city was 43.7 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

Media

 * The Democrat Tribune, a weekly community newspaper founded in 1849.

Transportation

 * Iowa County Airport (KMRJ) serves the city, county and surrounding communities.

Cuisine
Mineral Point restaurants are known for serving Cornish food, such as pasties and figgyhobbin.

Recreation
The city is home to an endpoint of the Cheese Country Trail.

Sister city

 * Mineral Point is a sister city of 🇬🇧Redruth in Cornwall, UK.

Historical buildings
Much of the city is a historical district, including blocks of stone cottages and businesses crafted by the Cornish settlers in the 1800s. A more recent building is the City Hall, built in 1914, which includes the library and the Opera House. The Opera House underwent a $2 million renovation in 2010.

Pendarvis, a state historical site, is a historically accurate preservation of some of the original cottages. It is open for tours in the summer months. Shake Rag Alley contains seven historic structures; an outdoor summer theatre, Alley Stage; and a community-owned center for the arts, which sponsors a children's art program and adult classes.

 * Cothern House, home of Montgomery Cothern
 * Fort Defiance, was located along Highway 23 near the present Iowa and Lafayette County border in 1832 during the Black Hawk War. A memorial marker commemorates the location.
 * Fort Jackson
 * Jerusalem Springs was the first location of religious services in Mineral Point in the 1820s
 * Walker House
 * Orchard Lawn - home of the Mineral Point Historical Society
 * Mineral Point and Northern Railroad Depot (later the Milwaukee Road Depot)
 * Mineral Point Opera House
 * Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts
 * Stronghold, home of Moses M. Strong, first President of the Wisconsin Bar Association
 * Trinity Episcopal Church built in 1845

Notable people

 * John Catlin, Acting Governor of the Wisconsin Territory
 * Samuel Crawford, Wisconsin Supreme Court
 * Amasa Cobb, U.S. Representative
 * Montgomery Morrison Cothren, Wisconsin legislator and jurist
 * George G. Cox, Wisconsin legislator
 * Lee Croft, NFL player
 * Bill Dyke, former U.S. vice presidential candidate
 * Jack Enzenroth, MLB player
 * Ansley Gray, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Charles W. Hutchison, Wisconsin legislator
 * David William Hutchison, U.S. Air Force Major General
 * Mortimer M. Jackson, jurist and diplomat
 * William A. Jones, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Francis Little, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Allen Ludden, host of the game show Password
 * James G. Monahan, U.S. Representative
 * Abner Nichols, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Ernie Ovitz, baseball player
 * Jabez Pierce, Wisconsin legislator
 * William Thomas Rawleigh, Illinois State Representative
 * Theodore Rodolf, Wisconsin State Representative
 * William Rudolph Smith, Pennsylvania State Representative and Senator, Attorney General of Wisconsin
 * Calvert Spensley, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Moses M. Strong, Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker of the House
 * John B. Terry, merchant, soldier, pioneer, and Wisconsin territorial legislator
 * Cadwallader C. Washburn, U.S. Representative, founder of General Mills
 * Alexander Wilson, Attorney General of Wisconsin

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Ridgeway (town), Wisconsin

Ridgeway is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 563 at the 2020 census. The Village of Ridgeway is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Hyde is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 42.7 square miles (110.6 km2), of which, 42.7 square miles (110.6 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.07%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 581 people, 211 households, and 166 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.6 people per square mile (5.3/km2). There were 237 housing units at an average density of 5.6 per square mile (2.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.80% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 211 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% 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 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,938, and the median income for a family was $54,500. Males had a median income of $35,455 versus $27,344 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,419. About 8.4% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

History
Ridgeway is also very well known for its ghost stories. From the 1840s to as late as the 1990s there have been many reportings of the "Ridgeway Ghost." The Ridgeway Phantom has even reportedly killed someone, which is rare for ghost stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society points to an article in The New York Times, dated December 7, 1902. The stories number in the hundreds and include haunted houses, and even werewolf sightings.

title: Ridgeway (town), Wisconsin


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Ridgeway, Wisconsin

Ridgeway is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 624 at the 2020 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Ridgeway. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Ridgeway is located at 42.99889°N, -89.99222°W (42.99915, -89.992326).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 653 people, 267 households, and 164 families living in the village. The population density was 518.3 PD/sqmi. There were 293 housing units at an average density of 232.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White, 0.9% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 267 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the village was 35.8 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.1% male and 45.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 689 people, 274 households, and 180 families living in the village. The population density was 545.0 people per square mile (211.1/km2). There were 286 housing units at an average density of 226.2 per square mile (87.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.26% White, 0.15% Native American, 1.31% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 274 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,548, and the median income for a family was $50,795. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $22,308 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,887. About 3.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * Thomas Grant Cretney, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Tom Davis, basketball coach, was born in Ridgeway.
 * Evan Lewis, professional wrestler, first American Heavyweight Champion, member of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
 * David Morris, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Joel Whitman, Wisconsin State Senator

title: Ridgeway, Wisconsin


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Hixton, Wisconsin

Hixton is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Trempealeau River. The population was 433 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Hixton.

History
The community was started by John L. Hicks, who came to the area in 1854. The town of Hixton (formed out of a piece of Albion) was formed and named in 1856. The community was at first named Williamport, and later Pole Grove. The local post office was established in 1856 as "Pole Grove," and was renamed Hixton in 1874. The Green Bay and Minnesota Railroad came through the area and opened a station at Hixton in 1873. The community was incorporated in 1920.

Geography
Hixton is located at 44.38194°N, -91.01472°W (44.382042, -91.014849).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.09 sqmi, all of it land.

Wisconsin Highway 95 runs through the village, and is also an exit on Interstate 94, which runs through the northeast part of the village.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 433 people, 200 households, and 121 families living in the village. The population density was 397.2 PD/sqmi. There were 219 housing units at an average density of 200.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.9% White, 3.0% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 200 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the village was 40.3 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 446 people, 203 households, and 116 families living in the village. The population density was 416.4 people per square mile (160.9/km2). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 202.6 per square mile (78.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.65% White, 1.12% Native American, and 0.22% from two or more races. 0.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 203 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% 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 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,839, and the median income for a family was $41,500. Males had a median income of $28,958 versus $18,587 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,314. About 3.5% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hixton, Wisconsin


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Hixton (town), Wisconsin

Hixton is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 611 at the 2000 census. The Village of Hixton is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Sechlerville is also located in the town.

History
The town of Hixton was created out of a portion of the town of Albion in 1856. It is named for John L. Hicks, an early settler who came to the area in 1854.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.9 square miles (90.4 km2), of which, 34.9 square miles (90.4 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 611 people, 214 households, and 166 families residing in the town. The population density was 17.5 people per square mile (6.8/km2). There were 251 housing units at an average density of 7.2 per square mile (2.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.76% White, 1.96% Native American, 2.45% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 2.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 214 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,056, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $26,845 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,866. About 5.6% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Melrose (town), Wisconsin

Melrose is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 402 at the 2000 census. The Village of Melrose is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.5 square miles (71.3 km2), of which, 26.9 square miles (69.6 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.7 km2) of it (2.36%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 402 people, 153 households, and 121 families residing in the town. The population density was 15.0 people per square mile (5.8/km2). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 6.3 per square mile (2.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.75% White, and 0.25% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 153 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% 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 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $25,556 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,861. About 9.4% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Mark Douglas, Wisconsin legislator, farmer, and businessman, lived in Melrose
 * Robert D. Wilson, Wisconsin legislator and farmer, lived in Melrose

title: Melrose (town), Wisconsin


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Melrose, Wisconsin

Melrose is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 503 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Melrose.

Geography
Melrose is located at 44.13191°N, -90.99574°W (44.131912, -90.995737).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.84 sqmi, of which, 0.81 sqmi of it is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 503 people, 212 households, and 137 families living in the village. The population density was 621.0 PD/sqmi. There were 250 housing units at an average density of 308.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 212 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the village was 40.6 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% 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 529 people, 218 households, and 139 families living in the village. The population density was 670.1 people per square mile (258.5/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 290.1 per square mile (111.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.05% White, 0.19% Pacific Islander, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 218 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% 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 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,955, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,765. None of the families and 3.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.7% of those over 64.

Transportation
Wisconsin Highway 54 travels northeast–southwest through Melrose. The northern termini of Wisconsin Highway 71 and Wisconsin Highway 108 is located in Melrose as the highways come from the south.

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Hebron (CDP), Wisconsin

Hebron is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Hebron, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 209 at the 2020 census. It is located on the Bark River.

Geography
Hebron is located at 42.92611°N, -88.68778°W (42.926205, -88.688025).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), of which 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (1.60%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 243 people, 87 households, and 64 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 98.9 people per square mile (38.1/km2). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 37.8/sq mi (14.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.53% White, 0.41% Black or African American and 2.06% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.06% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.8% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $54,821. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $22,292 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,484. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

title: Hebron (CDP), Wisconsin


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Hebron, Wisconsin

Hebron is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,043 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Hebron is located in the town.

History
The first steps toward the settlement of the town of Hebron, state of Wisconsin, Jefferson County, was made by the Rock river claim company, who, December 20, 1835, made a claim of about half a section of land on section 2, embracing a water-power formed by Bark river. This company consisted of sixteen persons, among whom were, Solomon Juneau, Dwight Foster, Jonas Folts, Enoch G. Darling, Elisha W. Ajitant David Sergeant, Milo Jones, George Homer, Lu I. Barber, Daniel Wells, William Paine, William Brown, Thomas Holmes and John Gale. The next year the company commenced the erection of a sawmill, under the superintendence of Alvin Foster. And notwithstanding the many inconveniences resulting from high prices, scarcity of provisions, and the difficulty of transportation, the company pushed forward the enterprise. They completed the mill in the fall and winter of 1836 and ‘37. In the spring of 1837, it was set an operation by Enoch G. Darling, one of the company—and took the name of the Bark River Mills. The company continued the ownership until the fall of 1839, when it passed into the hands of Daniel Wells, of Milwaukee; and subsequently into the hands of the John F. Fields, the hand from him it was purchased, November 4, 1844, by Joseph Powers, the present proprietor. Near the mills was erected a mill house, by Enoch G. Darling, in the summer of 1837—a framed building, and the first erected in the county. About this time, Horace Churchell, Cyrus Cushman, Samuel M. Jones, and Darius F. Jones, settled in the town near the mills, but did not to any extent turn their attention to farming—the lumbering interest absorbing their attention. From this time up to the spring of 1842, the town was only visited by the inhabitants of the surrounding prairies and openings on account of its lumbering interest, and by the Indians in winter as a safe and comfortable retreat, and to hunt the deer with which the woods abounded. In the spring and fall of 1842, it commenced settling with great rigidity.

The territorial legislature of 1846 passed an act taking three towns from Bark River; the town of Sullivan, the town of Palmyra and the town of Tunbridge. The latter was town 6, range 15 east, now the north half of Hebron and the east part of Jefferson, leaving town 5, range 15 east, as Bark River. “This division was not satisfactory to the people of Bark River, as there was a continuous jangle between the residents living east and west of the river (Bark). Brinks Mills wish to be considered the hub, while denizens on the west side were just as strenuous for Bark Mills. While the two towns were together in 1846, the town meeting was held at Brink Mills, and a compromise ticket elected, namely: Jonas Folts, chairman; Elijah T. Williams, Samuel Wing, supervisors; Ebenezer Giles, town clerk; D. B. Peck, J. K. Pike, P.A. Feuner, justices of the peace; Nelson Fryer, assessor; Noah Grover, collector; Isaac Joslin, Noah Grover and Elijah Higgins, constables. The residents on the west side of the river secured nine of the twelve officers. “The act creating the town of Tunbridge, designated the house of Cyrus Cushman as the place for holding the first town meeting. Willard Grant was moderator of the meeting; Stephen Benjamin McCune, clerk. (He is the octogenarian of Whitewater, whose white whiskers are turning black). The supervisors elected were: Samuel T. Clothier, chairman, S.B. McCune, John Jackson; town clerk, Edward F. Hutchins; road commissioners, Rufus H. Parker, Daniel Marble and Spencer Thayer; collector, William Reynolds; treasurer, H.J. Munroe. “All of the officers lived on the south line of the town and on the Fort road, and out-voting the Cushman contingent, and locating the next meeting at the Munroe school house, which never occurred, as measures were on the table that ended the town of Tunbridge. There were numerous meetings held by the people of the two towns. Some at Brinks Mills and some at Bark Mills, and the question agitated of dividing the town of Bark River. Some were opposed. “A petition that was numerously signed, was to divide the town of Tunbridge, taking the south half, and all of Bark River east of the river for a town, and all west of the river for another, and attaching the north half of Tunbridge to Jefferson. This prevailed. Laws were passed in accordance with the prayer of the petitioners. There was a great time in selecting a name. Meetings were held to select names. Most every one suggested a name.

An adjournment was had to the Munroe school house for the next week. The night agreed upon was a rainy one, and only three put in an appearance, namely, Samuel T. Clothier, William R. Case and J.R. Van Norman. A weekly singing school was held at the school house, and the singing books left on the desks. The trio were all singers, and to while away the time opened singing books, and sang piece after piece, among the Hebron. They sang the tune once, then again and again, at the suggestion of Clothier, who remarked, ‘I like this tune, and I think the name a good name for our town.’

To this the others agreed, so says Case, and the report went out that the adjourned meeting, to select a name, for the new town, had agreed upon the name of Hebron. The name met with favor, and the sentiment of the community was crystallized into law. Cold Spring was created and named the same session, the name of Bark River disappearing, as the name of a town, likewise Tunbridge. An old timer said, ‘There were many laughable features about the naming of the town.’ The late Joseph Green suggested the name of Greenbush, but was jumped upon. It was claimed he wanted to hand down his name, and that of ten children. N. P. Parsons was not in favor of having two towns, and he proposed a name for the sections lying each side of the river, "Uni," a contraction of you and I. “The first town meeting of the town of Hebron was held April, 7th, 1847. Samuel T. Clothier, Enos J. Higbee, Seth Peter, supervisors; Seth Peter, town clerk; John Burnham, treasurer; committee of highways, Daniel Marble, Gideon Leavitt and Corydon Culver."

—Written for the Jefferson County Union on January 19, 1900

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.9 square miles (75.0 km2), of which 28.9 square miles (74.7 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.35%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,135 people, 391 households, and 303 families residing in the town. The population density was 39.3 people per square mile (15.2/km2). There were 410 housing units at an average density of 14.2 per square mile (5.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.68% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. 2.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 391 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,929, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $33,594 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,516. About 1.6% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jonas Folts, farmer and legislator, lived in the town

title: Hebron, Wisconsin


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Ixonia (CDP), Wisconsin

Ixonia is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ixonia, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Ixonia is located at 43.14389°N, -88.59722°W (43.1438923, −88.5973230).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 642 people, 237 households, and 181 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 216.8 people per square mile (83.7/km2). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 32.3 persons/km2 (83.7 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.91% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.

The median income for a household is $50,341, and the median income for a family was $55,781. Males had a median income of $40,912 versus $24,844 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,509. 1.1% of the population and 1.6% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 10.3% are 65 or older.

title: Ixonia (CDP), Wisconsin


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Ixonia, Wisconsin

Ixonia is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The population was 4,385 at the time of the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Ixonia and Pipersville are located within the town.

History
The town of Union was separated from the town of Watertown on February 12, 1841. Five years later, Union was further divided into two new towns. The first town became known as Concord, and as the residents could not otherwise agree on a name for the second town, the name was chosen by drawing letters at random until a name could be formed from the letters. As a result, "Ixonia" was the name given to the town on January 21, 1846, and still remains the only town with this name in the United States.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.9 sqkm, of which 92.7 sqkm is land and 1.3 sqkm, or 1.35%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,902 people, 1,047 households, and 864 families residing in the town. The population density was 80.7 /mi2. There were 1,082 housing units at an average density of 11.6 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 98.55% White, 0.07% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,047 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 5.9% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $58,629, and the median income for a family was $60,184. Males had a median income of $41,190 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,979. 1.5% of the population and 1.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 2.8% are under the age of 18 and 2.5% are 65 or older.

Education
Ixonia is within the Oconomowoc Area School District. The district includes Ixonia Elementary School and Oconomowoc High School.

Notable people

 * Edwin Coe, newspaper editor and politician
 * Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Unitarian minister and magazine editor
 * Peter Morris, baseball player

title: Ixonia, Wisconsin


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Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin

 * There are a few other places named Jefferson in Wisconsin.

Jefferson is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,178 at the 2010 census. The city of Jefferson is located partially within the town. The census-designated place of Helenville is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.3 sqkm, of which 110.1 sqkm is land and 1.2 sqkm, or 1.04%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,265 people, 759 households, and 589 families residing in the town. The population density was 52.1 people per square mile (20.1/km2). There were 793 housing units at an average density of 18.2 per square mile (7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.45% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 759 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% 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 20.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 29% from 45 to 64, and 14% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,813, and the median income for a family was $58,350. Males had a median income of $35,341 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,327. About 1% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin


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Jefferson, Wisconsin

Jefferson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States, and is its county seat. It is at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers. The population was 7,793 at the 2020 census. The city is partially bordered by the Town of Jefferson.

History
Jefferson's location was selected to make use of the water power and transportation opportunities offered by the Rock River. It was the furthest point a steamboat could navigate the Rock in 1839. Later bridges built downstream prevented such navigation.

Jefferson's founders were settlers from New England, particularly Connecticut, rural Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well some from upstate New York born to parents who had migrated there from New England shortly after the American Revolution. These people were "Yankees" 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 arrived as a result of the completion of the Erie Canal as well as the end of the Black Hawk War.

When they arrived in what is now Jefferson there was nothing but dense virgin forest and wild prairie, the New Englanders built farms, roads, and government buildings and established post routes. They brought many of their Yankee New England values, such as a passion for education, establishing many schools as well as staunch support for abolitionism. They were mostly members of the Congregationalist Church though some were Episcopalian. Due to the second Great Awakening some had converted to Methodism and others had become Baptists before moving to what is now Jefferson. Jefferson, like much of Wisconsin, would be culturally very continuous with early New England culture for most of its early history.

Jefferson was incorporated as a village by an 1857 act of the Wisconsin Legislature, and was then incorporated as a city in 1878.

During World War II, Camp Jefferson, a prison camp for German POWs, was erected at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds hosted horse buggy racing prior to the renovations to the new fairgrounds.

Gemuetlichkeit Days was started in 1971 to celebrate the German heritage of many of the residents of the Jefferson area. The festival was first held under tents in the downtown area. The festival quickly grew and in 1975 the festival was moved to the Jefferson County Fair grounds and has been held there every year since then.

Geography
Jefferson is located at 43.00306°N, -88.80778°W (43.003091, -88.807855).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.93 sqmi, of which 5.72 sqmi is land and 0.21 sqmi is water.

Jefferson's elevation is 797 ft at the center of downtown.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,973 people, 3,132 households, and 1,989 families living in the city. The population density was 1393.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,378 housing units at an average density of 590.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.8% of the population.

There were 3,132 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 29.8% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,338 people, 2,816 households, and 1,819 families living in the city. The population density was 1,645.9 people per square mile (635.3/km2). There were 2,934 housing units at an average density of 658.1 per square mile (254.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.28% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.04% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 6.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,816 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,962, and the median income for a family was $47,737. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $25,142 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,124. About 5.4% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over

Education
In Jefferson there are six schools: two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two private schools. The names of the schools are East Elementary, West Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson High School, St. John's Catholic, and St. John's Lutheran. East Elementary School was built as a public works project in 1939 during the Great Depression. The fight song for Jefferson High School is a version of 'On Wisconsin' music with words dedicated to the students of JHS.

Economy
Valero Renewables is an ethanol plant located in Jefferson. There is also a Purina cat food manufacturing plant and a Generac Power Systems plant.

Notable people

 * Claire B. Bird, Wisconsin state senator, born in Jefferson
 * Ira W. Bird, Wisconsin State Representative and mayor of Jefferson
 * Paul M. Blayney, U.S. Coast Guard admiral
 * Christopher Grimm, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Jefferson
 * George Grimm, Wisconsin State Representative and judge, born in Jefferson
 * Kenneth E. Gruennert, Medal of Honor recipient, attended school in Jefferson
 * Robert Kirkland Henry, congressman, born in Jefferson
 * Rosemary Kennedy, sister of President John F. Kennedy, lived in Jefferson
 * Lance Leipold, Head football coach at the University of Kansas
 * William W. Reed, Wisconsin state senator and representative, lived in Jefferson
 * Oscar F. Roessler, Wisconsin State Representative and newspaper editor, was born in Jefferson
 * Zeke Sanborn, Olympic gold medalist, born in Jefferson
 * Joseph Stoppenbach, Wisconsin State Representative, born in Jefferson
 * Wilbur H. Tousley, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in Jefferson

title: Jefferson, Wisconsin


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Lake Mills (town), Wisconsin

Lake Mills is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,070 at the 2010 census. The city of Lake Mills is located partially within the town. The unincorporated communities of Kroghville and London are also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 84.4 sqkm, of which 78.7 sqkm is land and 5.7 sqkm, or 6.77%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,936 people, 720 households, and 558 families residing in the town. The population density was 62.5 people per square mile (24.1/km2). There were 812 housing units at an average density of 26.2 per square mile (10.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.26% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 1.08% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 2.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 720 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,278, and the median income for a family was $58,846. Males had a median income of $39,875 versus $25,170 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,105. About 1.4% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lake Mills (town), Wisconsin


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Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Lake Mills is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,211 at the 2020 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Lake Mills.

History
Lake Mills occupies the east shore of Rock Lake. The area was first settled by Captain Joseph Keyes. He called it "Lake Mills", after building a saw mill and grist mill using power from nearby Rock Lake.

Lake Mills was chartered in 1836, and the first building was built in 1837. The village of Lake Mills incorporated in 1852 out of the surrounding town of Lake Mills. In 1866 the village changed its name to "Tyranena", but changed it back again to "Lake Mills" the next year. (Tyranena is supposedly an indigenous name meaning "sparkling waters".)

Geography
Lake Mills is located at 43.08°N, -88.90917°W (43.080108, -88.909209).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.44 sqmi, of which 4.06 sqmi is land and 0.38 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,708 people, 2,319 households, and 1,503 families living in the city. The population density was 1405.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,776 housing units at an average density of 683.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 2,319 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,843 people, 1,924 households, and 1,289 families living in the city. The population density was 1,415.6 people per square mile (546.8/km2). There were 2,065 housing units at an average density of 603.6 per square mile (233.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.54% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,924 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% 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 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,132, and the median income for a family was $54,131. Males had a median income of $36,394 versus $24,635 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,929. About 5.3% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Media
Lake Mills is home to a weekly newspaper, The Lake Mills Leader.

Education
The Lake Mills Area School District maintains an elementary school, a middle school, and Lake Mills High School.

St. Paul Lutheran School (3K-8) and Lakeside Lutheran High School are two Christian schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Lake Mills.

Notable people

 * Mel J. Cyrak, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Palmer F. Daugs, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Ernst F. Detterer, artist
 * Nelson H. Falk, Wisconsin State Representative
 * William Everson, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Charles Greenwood, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Carleton Bruns Joeckel, librarian, author, and advocate for public libraries
 * Theodore S. Jones, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Laura L. Kiessling, chemist
 * Amy Kellogg Morse (1853–1905), President, Wisconsin State Woman's Christian Temperance Union
 * Louis Wescott Myers, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court
 * Charles Phillips, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Hal Raether, MLB pitcher
 * Jim Wilson, Oklahoma state senator
 * Drew Westphal, Golf Personality

title: Lake Mills, Wisconsin


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Palmyra (town), Wisconsin

Palmyra is a town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,707 at the 2020 census. The village of Palmyra is located within the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.1 km2), of which 34.8 square miles (90.1 km2) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2) (1.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,145 people, 435 households, and 324 families residing in the town. The population density was 32.9 people per square mile (12.7/km2). There were 512 housing units at an average density of 14.7 per square mile (5.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.33% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.09% Asian, 2.71% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 5.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 435 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% 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 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,375, and the median income for a family was $53,929. Males had a median income of $37,955 versus $29,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,244. About 3.5% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

History
The town of Palmyra was established in 1846, then officially given a village charter on May 5, 1874.

Transportation
The Palmyra Municipal Airport was established in the town in 1948. The village of Palmyra voted to annex 740 acres of land into the village, including the over 91 acres occupied by the airport. After town residents petitioned the town board to legally challenge the annexation, the board voted 2–0 in favor of taking the matter to court.

title: Palmyra (town), Wisconsin


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Palmyra, Wisconsin

Palmyra is a village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Scuppernong River. It was named after the desert oasis city of Palmyra, Syria, due to its dry, sandy soil. The population was 1,719 at the 2020 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Palmyra.

History
The Town of Palmyra was established in 1846. In 1876, part of the Town of Palmyra was incorporated as the village of Palmyra.

Palmyra was known for its mineral springs. The Palmyra Springs Sanitarium was established in 1870, situated on what is known today as Lower Spring Lake. The sanitarium was a substantially built four-story brick structure containing spacious halls, wide verandas, and modern health and wellness accessories. The building contained facilities for the administration of various forms of electro-shock massage. The rooms were spacious and luxuriously furnished, providing a variety of salt, shower, shampoo, natural mineral, Turkish, and Russian style baths. There was a large gymnasium, theater, music hall, billiard parlors, bowling alleys, archery and tennis courts. The surrounding forty-acre forest of native oaks was referred to as the Sanitarium Grove - today part of the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest - which contained winding pedestrian paths and resting nooks. The sanitarium was one and half miles from a large spring known by name as the Aurelian Spring, the Great Geyser Spring, or the Big Blue Spring. It was 50 feet across, 38 feet deep, with a flow of clear crystal-blue water that was believed to have therapeutic remedial value. A dam and spillway was later built downstream of the Great Geyer Spring, forming what is today known as Blue Spring Lake. In 1924, the sanitarium became the Druggist's National Home, a home for aged and infirm druggists, but a few years later, interest in the therapeutic mineral treatments declined and the facility was closed. In the late 1950s, the building was razed and the land leveled.

Geography
Palmyra is located at 42.87694°N, -88.58694°W (42.87721, -88.587117).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.25 sqmi, of which 1.20 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $45,521, and the median income for a family was $50,192. Males had a median income of $37,150 versus $24,950 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,849. About 3.4% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,781 people, 704 households, and 469 families residing in the village. The population density was 1484.2 PD/sqmi. There were 769 housing units at an average density of 640.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 3.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.3% of the population.

There were 704 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 26.3% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 37.2 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

Notable people

 * Hiram J. Ball, farmer and Wisconsin state legislator
 * Justin Beaver, college football player for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
 * Gary Congdon, racing driver
 * Susan Hawk, Survivor, Season One, Borneo
 * Adoniram J. Holmes, congressman from Iowa
 * Knute Nelson, U.S. senator from Minnesota
 * Iva Bigelow Weaver, soprano and music educator based in Milwaukee
 * Frederick L. Wieseman, U.S. Marine Lieutenant general

title: Palmyra, Wisconsin