Boscobel, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Boscobel, Wisconsin
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The historic Boscobel Train Station in the center of the city
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Location of Boscobel in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 sq mi (8.33 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,286 |
| • Density | 1,022.1/sq mi (394.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53805
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-08850 |
Boscobel (pronounced BOSS-koh-bel) is a city in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 3,286 people lived there.
The city is located near the Wisconsin River. U.S. Route 61 crosses this river at Boscobel. To the south, Boscobel borders the Town of Boscobel.
Boscobel was once a stop on the old Milwaukee Road train line. Today, the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad still serves the city. It is also home to the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility, which is a prison for men. Some important businesses include the historic Central House Hotel, where the group Gideons International was founded.
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Exploring Boscobel's Location
Boscobel is found in a special area called the Driftless Zone. This means the land was not flattened by glaciers long ago. The city covers about 3.22 square miles (8.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
On August 7, 2021, a very strong tornado hit the southern part of Boscobel. This tornado became the strongest one in Wisconsin in over ten years.
People of Boscobel
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,509 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,428 | −5.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,570 | 9.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,637 | 4.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,525 | −6.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,670 | 9.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,762 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,008 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,347 | 16.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,608 | 11.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,510 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,662 | 6.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,706 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,047 | 12.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,231 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,286 | 1.7% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The 2020 census counted 3,286 people in Boscobel. The city had about 1,317 homes.
Most residents (86.5%) were White. About 8.2% were Black or African American. Smaller groups included Native American (0.5%) and Asian (0.5%). About 3.6% of people were from two or more races. Around 3.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The 2020 census count included 458 people who were living at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (the prison).
A Look at 2010 Census Data
In the 2010 census, Boscobel had 3,231 people living in 1,195 households. About 30% of these households had children under 18. Many households (42.8%) were married couples.
The average age in Boscobel was 38.1 years. About 21% of residents were under 18. About 14% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (54.6%) than females (45.4%).
Famous People from Boscobel
Many interesting people have connections to Boscobel:
- George Barnett: He was the 12th leader of the United States Marine Corps.
- Thomas P.M. Barnett: A military expert who grew up here.
- John J. Blaine: A United States senator and former Governor of Wisconsin. He is buried in Boscobel.
- John Brindley: A judge and lawmaker born near Boscobel.
- Otey Clark: A pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
- Jefferson Coates: A Medal of Honor winner who lived in Boscobel.
- James O. Davidson: A former Governor of Wisconsin.
- Samuel Hof: A Major General in the United States Army.
- DuWayne Johnsrud: A Wisconsin lawmaker.
- Helmar Lewis: A former mayor of Boscobel and Wisconsin State Senator.
- Colin Masica: An American expert in languages.
- Bobby G. Rice: A country music singer.
- Ora R. Rice: A leader of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Nathan C. Twining: A United States Admiral.
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See also
In Spanish: Boscobel (Wisconsin) para niños
