Fennimore, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Fennimore, Wisconsin
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Downtown Fennimore on US 18/US 61
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Location of Fennimore in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,764 |
| • Density | 1,598/sq mi (618.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-25600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564906 |
Fennimore is a city located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,764 people lived here. The city area used to be part of the Town of Fennimore. That town still exists as a separate rural area nearby.
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History of Fennimore
Fennimore got its name from a settler who disappeared. This happened during the Black Hawk War. The city was also known as Fennimore Center for a while.
Fennimore became a village in 1889. Later, in 1919, it officially changed its status to a city.
Geography and Location
Fennimore covers a total area of about 1.62 square miles (4.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Fennimore has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 295 | — | |
| 1890 | 616 | 108.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,035 | 68.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,159 | 12.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,383 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,341 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,592 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,696 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,747 | 3.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,861 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,212 | 18.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,378 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,387 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,497 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,764 | 10.7% | |
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Fennimore in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,497 people living in Fennimore. These people lived in 1,053 households. About 647 of these households were families.
Most people living in Fennimore in 2010 were White (98.2%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 36.7 years old. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.8%) and females (51.2%).
Famous People from Fennimore
Many interesting people have come from Fennimore. Some of them became important in state politics. Others became professional athletes.
Here are a few notable people:
- Joshua B. Bradbury, a Wisconsin legislator
- David A. Brandemuehl, a Wisconsin legislator
- Richard Kreul, a Wisconsin legislator
- William A. Loy, a Wisconsin legislator
- Edward J. Roethe, a Wisconsin legislator
- Henry Edgar Roethe, a Wisconsin legislator
- Eugene Rowell, an NFL (National Football League) player
- Luke Swan, a football player and coach
Education in Fennimore
Fennimore is home to the main campus of the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. This college offers many different programs for students.
Images for kids
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The post office in Fennimore
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The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College campus
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The Dwight T. Parker Public Library
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A sign on US 18, showing construction in the background
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A welcome sign for Fennimore
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The city's water tower
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Another view of the library in Fennimore
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The City Hall building
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