Greenwood, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Greenwood, Wisconsin
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Part of the old downtown, on WIS 73 looking north
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Location of Greenwood in Clark County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.15 km2) |
| • Land | 2.68 sq mi (6.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,026 |
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(2019)
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998 |
| • Density | 372.94/sq mi (143.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-31575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565856 |
Greenwood is a small city in Clark County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,026 people lived there. It's a place with a rich history, especially linked to logging and farming.
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Exploring Greenwood's Location and Features
Greenwood is located at coordinates 44°46′4″N 90°35′56″W. It covers a total area of about 2.86 square miles (7.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The Peace Memorial
In Greenwood, you can find a special memorial dedicated to peace. It was created in 1937 by an artist named Ernest Durig. The memorial is made from a mix of concrete and fine white sand. It was fixed up in 1982 and stands next to the City Hall building, which was built in 1934. You can see it at the corner of Main Street and Division Street.
Greenwood's Past: A Journey Through Time
Before settlers arrived, the area where Greenwood now stands was a hunting ground. It was used by the Ojibwe, Menominee, and Ho-Chunk Native American people. The Black River flowed through thick forests.
Early Settlers and Mills
In the mid-1840s, Mormon loggers came upstream on the Black River. They cut down large white pine trees. These logs were floated down the river to be used for their temple in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Around 1847 or 1848, the first mills were built near the river. These mills helped process the wood from the forests. A small mill town started to grow, and for a while, it was called Eatonville.
Growing into a Village
By 1869, the community had a log schoolhouse and several log homes. A store opened in 1870, and a hotel soon followed. A stagecoach route connected Greenwood to Black River Falls.
The village of Greenwood was officially planned out in 1871. That same year, a new four-room schoolhouse was built.
Fires and Growth
A fire in 1885 destroyed eight buildings in the town. However, Greenwood continued to grow. By 1890, it had many different businesses. These included general stores, hardware stores, meat markets, and even a furniture factory. There was also a hotel, a barber shop, and a Methodist Episcopal Church.
Becoming a City and Railroads
Greenwood officially became a city in 1891. In the same year, the Wisconsin Central Railroad connected Greenwood to nearby towns like Loyal and Marshfield. Later, in 1895, the Fairchild and Northeastern Railroad also connected to Greenwood. Another fire in 1900 destroyed a mill in the city.
Shift to Agriculture
By 1918, Greenwood's main businesses changed from logging to farming. The Greenwood Cheese House would coat cheese from local factories in paraffin before shipping it. The Greenwood Roller Mills produced flour and animal feed. Companies also bought and shipped milk from the area.
Greenwood's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 708 | — | |
| 1910 | 665 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 761 | 14.4% | |
| 1930 | 651 | −14.5% | |
| 1940 | 776 | 19.2% | |
| 1950 | 956 | 23.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,041 | 8.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,036 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,124 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 969 | −13.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,079 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,026 | −4.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 998 | −2.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,026 people living in Greenwood. These people lived in 464 households. About 97.5% of the people were White. A small percentage were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Greenwood was 44.1 years old. About 22.5% of residents were under 18. About 21.7% were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Greenwood
Many interesting people have come from Greenwood, Wisconsin. Here are a few:
- Mildred Barber Abel – She was a state representative in Wisconsin.
- Joseph L. Barber – He served as a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Cy Buker – A professional baseball pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- Harland Carl – He played football in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears.
- Mose Gingerich – Known for hosting a reality TV show about Amish people.
- William C. Kavanaugh – Another Wisconsin State Representative.
- Larry Krause – A football player for the Green Bay Packers.
- Bill Miklich – He played football for the New York Giants and Detroit Lions.
- Mae Schunk – She became the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.
Images for kids
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Looking south in downtown Greenwood on WIS 73
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Greenwood City Hall
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Looking south in Greenwood on WIS 73
See also
In Spanish: Greenwood (Wisconsin) para niños
