kids encyclopedia robot

Greenbush, Wisconsin facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Greenbush, Wisconsin
Town hall
Town hall
Location of Greenbush, Wisconsin
Location of Greenbush, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Flag of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.png Sheboygan
Area
 • Total 47.4 sq mi (122.8 km2)
 • Land 47.2 sq mi (122.1 km2)
 • Water 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
974 ft (297 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,903
 • Density 40.15/sq mi (15.497/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 920
FIPS code 55-31100
GNIS feature ID 1583311

Greenbush is a small community located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated town," which means it's a type of local government area, but it doesn't have its own separate city government. In 2020, about 1,903 people lived here. Greenbush is part of the larger Sheboygan area. You can also find a smaller community called German Corners within the town of Greenbush.

Geography

GreenbushWisconsinDowntown1
Downtown Greenbush

Greenbush covers an area of about 47.4 square miles (122.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 47.2 square miles (122.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, a small part of 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is made up of water. This means there are very few lakes or large rivers within the town's boundaries.

People Living in Greenbush

The number of people living in Greenbush has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,773 residents. By 2010, this number had decreased to 1,534 people. However, the population grew again by 2020, reaching 1,903 residents.

Historic Places

Greenbush is home to an important historical site called the Wade House Historic Site. This site helps people learn about what life was like in Wisconsin a long time ago. It's a great place to visit and explore history.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Greenbush (Wisconsin) para niños

kids search engine
Greenbush, Wisconsin Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.