Argyle, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Argyle, Wisconsin
Village
Argyle Community Building and Public Library
Location of Argyle in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Lafayette
Area
• Total	0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
• Land	0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	807 ft (246 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	857
• Estimate  (2019)	811
• Density	1,289.35/sq mi (498.05/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	608
FIPS code	55-02675
GNIS feature ID	1582710

Argyle is a small village located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 857 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 823 people counted in 2000. The village is part of the larger Town of Argyle.

History of Argyle Village

The village of Argyle started in a helpful spot where people could easily cross the East Branch Pecatonica River. The first person to settle here named it after the Duke of Argyll. This Duke had helped him come to the United States.

Before this, the settlers tried to name their new home Hazel Green. However, their request for a post office under that name was turned down. This was because another place in Wisconsin was already called Hazel Green.

The first families who settled in Argyle came mostly from New England, Norway, and Ireland. You can still see this history in the village's three oldest churches. These are the Argyle Methodist Church (UMC), Argyle Lutheran Church (ELCA), and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Geography of Argyle

Argyle is found at these coordinates: 42°42′07″N 89°51′59″W / 42.701827°N 89.866408°W / 42.701827; -89.866408.

The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.62 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The East Branch Pecatonica River flows right through the village.

Population and People

Argyle's Population in 2010

In 2010, a census counted 857 people living in Argyle. There were 366 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 223 were families. The village had about 1,382 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Argyle were White (99.1%). A small number were Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).

About 31.7% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (46.2%) were married couples. About 15.1% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household had 2.34 people.

The average age in the village was 39.6 years old. About 24.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 17.3% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males (51.8%) than females (48.2%).

Education in Argyle

All of Argyle's schools are in one building. This includes the elementary, middle, and high schools. The building is located in the northwest part of the village.

The elementary school has about 120 students. The middle and high schools together have about 180 students.

Historic Landmarks

The historic Star Theatre in Argyle.

The Star Theatre is a special building in Argyle. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site.

Notable People from Argyle

• Byron Andrews (1852-1910): He was a journalist. He also worked for U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.
• Robert La Follette, Sr. (1855-1925): He was the 20th Governor of Wisconsin. He also served as a United States Senator. He even ran for President of the United States.
• Margaret R. Fox (1916-2006): She was an American electronics engineer and computer scientist.
• James U. Goodman (1872-1953): He was a Wisconsin State Representative.
• Charles Irwin Lambert (1877-1954): He was a physicist and educator at Columbia University.
• Martin O. Monson (1885-1969): He was a Wisconsin State Representative.
• S. Dell Penniston (1870-1961): He was a Wisconsin State Representative.

See Also

In Spanish: Argyle (Wisconsin) para niños