Galesville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Galesville, Wisconsin
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Galesville City Hall, Police Department, and Post Office
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Location of Galesville in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
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Galesville City limits
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Incorporated | January 26, 1942 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
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| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,662 |
| • Density | 1,276.5/sq mi (492.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
54630
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-28200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565380 |
Galesville is a city located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,662 people lived there. A dam on Beaver Creek creates Lake Marinuka just north of the city. The current mayor of Galesville is Vince Howe.
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History of Galesville
Galesville was named after its founder, Judge George Gale. He was from Vermont. Judge Gale planned the city in 1854.
Galesville officially became a village in 1887. Later, it became a city in 1942.
Geography and Location
Galesville covers a total area of about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.3 square miles (3.37 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,068 | — | |
| 1880 | 410 | −61.6% | |
| 1890 | 537 | 31.0% | |
| 1900 | 862 | 60.5% | |
| 1910 | 973 | 12.9% | |
| 1920 | 952 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,069 | 12.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,147 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,193 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,199 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,162 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,239 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,278 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,427 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,481 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,662 | 12.2% | |
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Galesville Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Galesville had 1,662 people. The population density was about 1,276.5 people per square mile. Most residents were White. There were also people of Asian, Black, Native American, and other backgrounds. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Galesville Population in 2010
In 2010, Galesville had 1,481 people living in 635 households. The average age of people in the city was 41.6 years. About 22.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18.1% were 65 years or older.
Education in Galesville
The Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District, often called G-E-T, serves Galesville and nearby towns. These towns include Ettrick and Trempealeau.
The school district's main office is in Galesville. It has three elementary schools, one in each town. There is a middle school and a high school, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School, both located in Galesville. The school's sports teams are called the Red Hawks. They compete in the Coulee Conference.
Famous People from Galesville
Many notable people have connections to Galesville. Here are a few:
- Alexander A. Arnold: He was a Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This means he led the main law-making group in Wisconsin.
- Sam Brenegan: A professional baseball player.
- Eugene Clark: He served as a Wisconsin State Senator.
- George Gale: The founder of Galesville and Trempealeau County. He was also a jurist (a judge) and a legislator (a lawmaker).
- Charles N. Herreid: He became the Governor of South Dakota.
- Suzanne Jeskewitz: A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Alice Keith: Known for her work as a music educator and in radio.
- Frank A. Kellman: A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Norris J. Kellman: Also a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Elmer Petersen: A sculptor who created public art, including the World's Largest Buffalo.
- Nicholas Ray: A famous American film director.
- Albert Twesme: A Wisconsin State Representative and a jurist.
- Guilford M. Wiley: A Wisconsin State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Galesville (Wisconsin) para niños
