Howards Grove, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Howards Grove, Wisconsin
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Location of Howards Grove in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
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| • Total | 3,237 |
| • Density | 1,470.56/sq mi (567.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53083
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-36025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566769 |
| Website | www.howardsgrove.org |
Howards Grove is a village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 3,237 people lived there. It is part of the larger Sheboygan, Wisconsin area.
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History of Howards Grove
The village got its name from H. B. Howard. He was a hotel owner and also the local postmaster. Howards Grove started as two separate small communities. These were called Millersville and Howards Grove.
In 1967, these two communities joined together. They formed one village with a very long name: Howards Grove–Millersville. Later, in 1972, people voted to shorten the name. That's how it became simply Howards Grove.
The first settlers arrived in this area in 1846. They made their homes in the wild land nearby. This area was known as the town of Herman. For supplies, they traveled ten miles to Sheboygan.
Since the 1840s, farming has been the main job here. Farmers first grew crops like oats and wheat. But by 1899, things began to change. People started focusing more on dairy farming. Today, farming is still a very important part of the community.
Geography of Howards Grove
Howards Grove is a small village. It covers about 2.34 square miles (6.06 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| 1970 | 998 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,838 | 84.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,329 | 26.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,792 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,188 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,237 | 1.5% | |
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The number of people living in Howards Grove has grown over the years. In 1970, there were less than 1,000 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,237 people.
Howards Grove in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,188 people living in the village. These people lived in 1,245 homes. Most of the people were White (98.3%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (34.6%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (66.0%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 2.94 people. The average age of people in the village was 41.2 years old.
Education in Howards Grove
The Howards Grove School District serves students from kindergarten to 12th grade. This district covers the village of Howards Grove. It also includes parts of nearby towns. These towns are Herman, Mosel, Rhine, Sheboygan Falls, and Meeme.
The district has three schools. All of them are located in Howards Grove. There is one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. About 130 staff members work with nearly 1,000 students. The district has an "open enrollment" policy. This means students from outside the district can attend without paying extra fees.
Northview Elementary School and Howards Grove Middle School are on the north side of the village. Howards Grove High School is in the middle-east part of town. In 2009, the high school's gym was fixed after a rainstorm. The school also has a track and football complex outside. There are also tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, a soccer field, and a football practice field.
St. Paul's Lutheran School is another school in Howards Grove. It teaches students from Pre-K to 8th grade. This school is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Notable People from Howards Grove
Many interesting people have connections to Howards Grove:
- Henry Bodenstab was an attorney and a Wisconsin State Senator. He was born here.
- Julius Bodenstab was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was Henry's father.
- Curt W. Janke was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was born in Howards Grove.
- August Meyers was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He lived in the village.
- Otto C. Neumeister was another member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was born here.
- Kayla Vandre won over $100,000 on the TV show Wheel of Fortune in 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Howards Grove (Wisconsin) para niños
