Cedar Grove, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedar Grove, Wisconsin
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Cedar Grove's Windmill Park, with a working replica windmill celebrating the community's Dutch roots with the Cedar Grove Fire Station in the background.
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Location of Cedar Grove in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Town | Holland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.22 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,101 |
| • Density | 969.32/sq mi (374.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-13475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562844 |
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| Website | www.cedargrovewi.com |
Cedar Grove is a small village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It's part of the Town of Holland. In 2020, about 2,101 people lived here. It's also part of the larger Sheboygan, Wisconsin area.
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History of Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove got its name from the many cedar trees that grew nearby. The first post office opened here in 1849. The village wasn't always in its current spot. It used to be closer to Lake Michigan. But when railway lines were built, the town moved to where it is today.
Geography of Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove is located at 43°34′6″N 87°49′22″W / 43.56833°N 87.82278°W. It covers about 2.18 square miles (5.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A special area called the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary was created in 2021. This sanctuary is in the waters of Lake Michigan right off the coast of Cedar Grove. It helps protect old shipwrecks.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 327 | — | |
| 1910 | 498 | 52.3% | |
| 1920 | 654 | 31.3% | |
| 1930 | 814 | 24.5% | |
| 1940 | 907 | 11.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,010 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,175 | 16.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,276 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,420 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,521 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,887 | 24.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,113 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,101 | −0.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,113 people living in Cedar Grove. There were 842 households, which are like homes or families. About 35% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most people in the village were White (97.8%). About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cedar Grove was 37.8 years. About 27.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many young people live in the village.
Education in Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove is part of the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District. This school district is shared with Belgium, a village to the south. The local high school is Cedar Grove-Belgium High School. Their school mascot is a Rocket!
Arts and Culture
Cedar Grove celebrates its Dutch background every year with a special event called the Holland Fest. This festival lasts for two days, usually the last Friday and Saturday in July. It takes place in Memorial Park.
At the Holland Fest, you can enjoy tasty ethnic foods and listen to music. There are also fun races, like a 2-mile and a 10K run. Before the Saturday afternoon parade, children and adults dress up in traditional Dutch clothes. They even scrub the main street to get it ready for the Klompen Dancers and the parade.
A big replica windmill stands in Windmill Park downtown. It's another way the village shows off its Dutch roots. Besides Klompen Dancing, the festival also has a wooden shoe race. Kids race each other while wearing traditional Dutch wooden shoes. The festival is also famous for its Oliebollen, which are a type of Dutch doughnut. Holland Fest is known as one of Wisconsin's largest "dry festivals," meaning it doesn't serve alcohol.
Notable People
- David Claerbaut, an author and educator, grew up in Cedar Grove.
- John Mentink, a farmer, businessman, and politician, was born near Cedar Grove.
- Henry Ott, a farmer, businessman, and politician, was born in Cedar Grove.
- Willis J. Potts, a children's surgeon, was raised in Cedar Grove.
- Henry Walvoord, a farmer and politician, lived in Cedar Grove.
Images for kids
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Cedar Grove's Windmill Park, with a working replica windmill celebrating the community's Dutch roots.
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Willman Industries is one of the top employers in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin
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The Cedar Grove Fire Station is located on North Main Street.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Grove (Wisconsin) para niños
