Helenville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Helenville, Wisconsin
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Helenville post office
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Location of Helenville, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
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| • Total | 238 |
| • Density | 480/sq mi (183/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53137
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| FIPS code | 55-33825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393045 |
Helenville is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Jefferson County. In 2020, about 238 people lived there. Helenville is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, even though it's not an official city or town.
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History of Helenville
Helenville has had a post office since 1851. The community got its name from a woman named Helen. She was the wife of the person who first owned the land where the town was built. People thought she was very charming.
Geography of Helenville
Helenville is located in Jefferson town. It is in the state of Wisconsin. The exact location is 43°01′13″N 88°41′55″W / 43.020378°N 88.698619°W.
The community covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within Helenville itself.
Population of Helenville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 225 | — | |
| 2010 | 249 | 10.7% | |
| 2020 | 238 | −4.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 225 people living in Helenville. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 249 people. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 238 people.
Most people living in Helenville are White. A small number are Native American or from other backgrounds. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Education in Helenville
Helenville has a school called St. Peter's Lutheran School. It is a Christian school for students from 4-year-old kindergarten up to 8th grade. The school is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Notable Person from Helenville
- Kenneth E. Gruennert was a person from Helenville who received the Medal of Honor. This is a very important award given for bravery.
Helenville Supernationals Event
The Helenville Fire Department hosts a big event called the Helenville Supernationals Truck and Tractor Pulls. This event has been happening for over 13 years. It takes place at the Helenville Fireman's Park on Depot Road.
At the Supernationals, different types of trucks and tractors compete. They try to pull heavy weights as far as they can. There are many different groups, like gas and diesel trucks, and various kinds of tractors. All the money raised from this event helps the Helenville Fire Department.
See also
In Spanish: Helenville para niños
