Fox Point, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Fox Point, Wisconsin
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Location of Fox Point in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Milwaukee |
| Incorporated | 1926 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,934 |
| • Density | 2,424/sq mi (936/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 414 |
| FIPS code | 55-27075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565227 |
Fox Point is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. In 2020, about 6,934 people lived there.
Fox Point is one of the "North Shore" suburbs near the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is mostly a place where people live. You can find shopping centers like Fox Point Shops and RiverPoint Shopping Center here.
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History of Fox Point
People have lived in the Fox Point area for thousands of years. The first known groups were the Woodland period Mound Builders. They built large mounds of earth for burials and other purposes. Many of these mounds were later removed by farmers between 1850 and 1920.
In the early 1800s, scientists also found signs of Hopewell villages in the area. These were ancient communities that lived long ago.
Early European Settlement
The land became open to European and American settlers in the 1830s. This happened after the Potawatomi people signed a treaty in 1833. The first survey of the area was done that same year. The U.S. government started selling land in Fox Point in 1835.
Surveyors in the mid-1800s noticed a piece of land that looked like a fox's nose sticking into Lake Michigan. This spot is now Doctor's Park. They first called it "Foxes Point." Later, people shortened the name to "Fox Point."
The area became part of the Town of Milwaukee in 1835. Many people bought land to cut down the old-growth forests for timber. The first person to settle permanently was Cephas Buttles in 1843.
Dutch and German Settlers
In the mid-1840s, many Dutch families started moving to the Town of Milwaukee. John Cappon was the first Dutch settler in Fox Point in 1846. By 1855, over 20 Dutch families lived there.
These early settlers farmed the land. They grew crops like wheat, barley, rye, and corn. In 1848, they built their first one-room schoolhouse. Two more were built in 1852, including the Old Dutch Schoolhouse Site. This site is now a Milwaukee County landmark.
Later in the 1800s, more people moved to Fox Point. Calvin Reeves, a formerly enslaved man, moved there after the American Civil War. German immigrants also began arriving in the 1860s. They formed St. John's Lutheran Church in 1866.
Growth and Modernization
Fox Point changed a lot in the 1890s. Many of the original Dutch farmers moved to other areas. At the same time, wealthy people from Milwaukee started building summer homes by the lake. It was easy to get there by train, and later by streetcar.
In 1898, the Fox Point Club opened. It was the second golf course in Wisconsin. This club brought even more wealthy residents to the area.
The rural Town of Milwaukee did not offer services like electricity or running water. By the 1920s, the wealthier residents wanted better services. So, Fox Point officially became a village in 1926. It formed its own school district in 1927. The village also started creating parks, like Doctors Park, which opened in 1930.
After World War II, Fox Point grew very quickly. The population jumped from 1,180 people in 1940 to 7,939 in 1970. The village also gained more land in 1954. This happened when Fox Point and nearby villages joined together to prevent the City of Milwaukee from expanding too much.
Geography and Climate
Fox Point covers about 2.90 square miles (7.41 square kilometers) of land. It has no large bodies of water within its borders.
Climate in Fox Point
Fox Point has a humid continental climate. This means it has four distinct seasons with big changes in temperature and rainfall. Because it is close to Lake Michigan, the village can get a lot of lake-effect snow in winter.
July is the warmest month in Fox Point. The average high temperature is about 84°F (28.9°C). Summer months also get the most rain, often with thunderstorms. January is the coldest month, with average high temperatures around 30°F (-1.1°C). February is usually the driest month.
| Climate data for Mequon, Wisconsin | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
34 (1) |
45 (7) |
58 (14) |
69 (21) |
79 (26) |
84 (29) |
81 (27) |
74 (23) |
61 (16) |
47 (8) |
34 (1) |
58 (14) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14 (−10) |
17 (−8) |
26 (−3) |
37 (3) |
48 (9) |
58 (14) |
64 (18) |
62 (17) |
53 (12) |
41 (5) |
30 (−1) |
19 (−7) |
39 (4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.38 (35) |
1.35 (34) |
1.62 (41) |
3.36 (85) |
3.29 (84) |
4.04 (103) |
3.70 (94) |
3.74 (95) |
3.20 (81) |
2.31 (59) |
2.35 (60) |
1.55 (39) |
31.89 (810) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 474 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,180 | 148.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,585 | 119.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,315 | 183.0% | |
| 1970 | 7,939 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 7,649 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 7,238 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,012 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,701 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,934 | 3.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 6,701 people living in Fox Point. There were 2,747 households and 1,859 families. The village had about 2,311 people per square mile.
Most of the people (91.5%) were White. Other groups included 2.8% African American, 3.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.7% of households had children under 18. Most households (60.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.36 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
The average age in the village was 45.6 years. About 22.8% of residents were under 18. And 18.4% were 65 years or older.
Arts and Culture
Fox Point has some interesting places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important sites that are protected.
- The Albert and Edith Adelman House was designed by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
- The Mary Nohl Art Environment is a unique place with historic folk art.
Education in Fox Point
Students in Fox Point attend public schools in two districts:
- Fox Point-Bayside School District
- Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District
Both of these districts send their high school students to Nicolet High School.
There are also several private schools in the village:
- St. Eugene Catholic Grade School (preschool to 8th grade)
- Fox Point Preschool (part of Fox Point Lutheran Church)
- Milwaukee Jewish Day School
- Bader Hillel Academy
- Jewish Beginnings Lubavitch Preschool
The North Shore Public Library serves Fox Point and nearby communities. It is part of the Milwaukee County library system. This means residents from all over Milwaukee County can use it.
See also
In Spanish: Fox Point (Wisconsin) para niños
