Blanchardville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Blanchardville, Wisconsin
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Aerial view of Blanchardville
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Location of Blanchardville in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Lafayette, Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 825 |
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791 |
| • Density | 1,644.49/sq mi (634.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-08125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561917 |
Blanchardville is a small village in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It is located in both Iowa and Lafayette counties. In 2010, about 825 people lived there. Most of them lived in Lafayette County. The part of Blanchardville in Iowa County is near the larger city of Madison.
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History of Blanchardville
Blanchardville was first settled in the early 1840s by a group of people called Mormons. They named the area Zarahemla. These early settlers mined for lead and farmed the land. The first mill in Blanchardville was built in 1840.
In 1856, a man named Alvin Blanchard moved to the area. He bought the mill on the Pecatonica River from the Mormons. Most of the Mormons then moved away. In 1857, Alvin Blanchard and Cyrus Newkirk planned out the village. They named it Blanchardville, after Alvin Blanchard. The village got its first post office in 1858.
Many different groups of people settled here. These included people from Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, and Germany. The Norwegians became a very important group in the village. Different churches were built over time, like a Methodist church in 1852 and a Catholic church in 1898.
McKellar Park is the main park in Blanchardville. It was given to the village in 1930 by the wife of Dr. Archibald McKellar, a well-known doctor. Today, the park hosts fun events like an annual car show and a Father's Day Barbeque.
The local school district is called Pecatonica Area Schools. It was formed in 1971 when Blanchardville's school joined with the school in Hollandale. The school mascot is the Viking, which honors the strong Norwegian heritage of the area.
Where is Blanchardville?
Blanchardville is located on the East Branch Pecatonica River. You can reach the village using Wisconsin Highway 78 and other local roads.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village is about 0.50 square miles (1.25 square kilometers) in total area. All of this area is land.
People of Blanchardville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 169 | — | |
| 1900 | 573 | — | |
| 1910 | 643 | 12.2% | |
| 1920 | 653 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 651 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 662 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 707 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 632 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 794 | 25.6% | |
| 1980 | 803 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 802 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 806 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 825 | 2.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 791 | −4.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 825 people living in Blanchardville. They lived in 360 homes, and 228 of these were families. The village had about 1,650 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Blanchardville were White (98.9%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.4% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (47.2%) were married couples. The average age in the village was 40.8 years old. About 24.7% of residents were under 18.
Schools in Blanchardville
Blanchardville is part of the Pecatonica Area Schools district. This district includes:
- Pecatonica High School
- Pecatonica Middle School
- Pecatonica Elementary School
Fun Things to Do
- The Yellowstone Lake State Park is close to Blanchardville. It's a great place for outdoor activities!
Famous People from Blanchardville
- M. J. Cleary: He was a state representative and worked in insurance.
- Oscar R. Olson: He was a state senator.
See also
In Spanish: Blanchardville para niños
