Busseyville, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Busseyville, Wisconsin
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 Busseyville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Busseyville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Sumner |
| Elevation | 241 m (791 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561899 |
Busseyville is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Sumner, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
It is found along Wisconsin Highway 106, near Luna Road. Busseyville is about ten miles (16 kilometers) west of Fort Atkinson. The Sumner town hall, which is like the local government office for the town of Sumner, is located here. You can also find the Busseyville Community Church in this area.
Famous People from Busseyville
Busseyville has been home to some interesting people, especially those interested in nature.
Thure Kumlien: Bird Expert
Thure Kumlien was a Swedish-American ornithologist. An ornithologist is a scientist who studies birds. He lived on a farm near Busseyville. Other Swedish people who came with Kumlien also settled in the area.
One of these people was Charles Hammarquist. He was a farmer and a merchant, meaning he bought and sold goods. He also served as a state legislator, which means he helped make laws for the state. Hammarquist was also the postmaster for the Busseyville post office, in charge of the mail.
Ludwig Kumlien: Following in His Father's Footsteps
Thure Kumlien's son, Ludwig Kumlien, was born right on the family farm in Busseyville. He grew up to become a famous ornithologist, just like his father. Ludwig also became a professor at Milton College, sharing his knowledge with students.
