Bristol (village), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bristol, Wisconsin
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Location of Bristol in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Kenosha |
| Incorporated | December 1, 2009 |
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| • Type | Village board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.06 sq mi (85.63 km2) |
| • Land | 32.70 sq mi (84.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,192 |
| • Density | 157.23/sq mi (60.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53104
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-09800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562217 |
Bristol is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. It became an official village in 2009. Before that, it was part of the Town of Bristol.
In 2020, about 5,192 people lived here. This was more than double the number of people who lived here in 2010! Some smaller communities like Bissell, Cypress, Pikeville, and Woodworth are now part of the village.
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History of Bristol
The first person to settle in the Bristol area was Rollin Tuttle in April 1830. The village got its name in 1836 from two brothers, George and Lester Bristol.
An interesting fact is that the very first Barnum circus to perform in Wisconsin came to Bristol before the Civil War.
In November 2009, people living in a part of the Town of Bristol voted to become a village. This change became official on December 1, 2009. The first elections for village leaders happened in January 2010.
Later, in June 2010, the village of Bristol voted to add the rest of the Town of Bristol to its area. This change happened on July 4, 2010. A small part of the town also joined the nearby village of Pleasant Prairie.
Geography of Bristol
Bristol covers about 9 square miles (23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Bristol has several neighborhoods, each with its own story:
Bissell Neighborhood
Bissell is located where two county roads, C (Wilmot Road) and MB, meet. It's just south of the Woodworth neighborhood. In the 1800s, Bissell had a busy business that sold feed, flour, and coal. It even had a U.S. post office for a short time starting in 1893.
Cypress Neighborhood
Cypress is a neighborhood along U.S. Highway 45 at 128th Street. It's just north of the border between Wisconsin and Illinois. When it was first settled, this area was called Hoadley and had its own post office.
Pikeville Neighborhood
Pikeville is a community with homes and farms. It was originally called Pikeville Corners. It was named after three brothers with the last name Pike. In the 1800s, a one-room school called Pikeville School was here. Today, that old school building is a restaurant called The Red School Cafe! Pikeville is located along U.S. Route 45 near 116th Street, about a mile north of the Wisconsin-Illinois border, next to Mud Lake.
Woodworth Neighborhood
Woodworth is found on Kenosha County Highway MB at 82nd Street. When the Kenosha and Rockford Railroad (also known as the "KD Line") came through, it brought a lot of growth and activity to Woodworth. There is still a U.S. post office here (ZIP Code 53194).
Around 1920, a large laboratory was built in Woodworth. This lab made important vaccines for soldiers and people during wartime. Woodworth still looks very rural, and because of its look, it has been used in TV commercials and even in a movie called The Last Great Ride (1999), which starred famous actors like Ernest Borgnine and Eileen Brennan.
People in Bristol
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| 2010 | 2,584 | — | |
| 2020 | 5,192 | 100.9% | |
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According to the 2010 census, there were 2,584 people living in Bristol. These people lived in 934 homes, and 716 of those were families. The population density was about 290 people per square mile.
Many homes (39.2%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (61.6%) were married couples living together. People from many different backgrounds live in Bristol.
Economy of Bristol
Bristol has areas for businesses, factories, and small companies. It is also home to two popular places:
- The Bristol Renaissance Faire, which is a fun theme park.
- The Pringle Nature Center, where you can learn about nature.
See also
In Spanish: Bristol (Wisconsin) para niños
