Johnson Creek, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
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Location of Johnson Creek in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Board (President - Trustees) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,318 |
| • Density | 1,005.28/sq mi (388.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-38350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567212 |
Johnson Creek is a small village located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,318 people lived there.
The village is located almost exactly halfway between two larger cities: Milwaukee and Madison. It sits right where Wisconsin Highway 26 and Interstate 94 meet.
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Village History: How Johnson Creek Began
The first two people to settle in this area were Charles Goodhue and Timothy Johnson. Timothy Johnson also helped start the nearby city of Watertown. The creek in the area was named after Timothy Johnson because he was the first settler there.
The train station in the village was first called Belleville until 1872. This caused confusion because there was another town called Belleville, Wisconsin. To fix this, the name was changed to Johnson Creek in 1872 to honor Timothy Johnson. The local post office had always been called Johnson Creek.
Johnson Creek was founded where the Union Pacific railroad crosses Johnson Creek. This is just above where the creek flows into the Rock River. Today, the Union Pacific train line runs from Fort Atkinson to Clyman Junction.
The village's economy now relies more on Interstate 94. A large outlet mall was built in 1998 to attract people traveling on the highway. Johnson Creek was also once home to a famous hotel and supper club called The Gobbler.
Geography of Johnson Creek
Johnson Creek is a village with a total area of about 3.03 square miles (7.85 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.02 square miles (7.82 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 208 | — | |
| 1890 | 176 | −15.4% | |
| 1910 | 425 | — | |
| 1920 | 493 | 16.0% | |
| 1930 | 457 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 511 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 575 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 686 | 19.3% | |
| 1970 | 790 | 15.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,136 | 43.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,259 | 10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,581 | 25.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,738 | 73.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,318 | 21.2% | |
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2010 Census Snapshot
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 2,738 people lived in Johnson Creek. There were 1,049 households, which are groups of people living together.
About 36.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.60 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
The median age in the village was 32.4 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32.4, and half were older. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Johnson Creek
The Johnson Creek School District has a large campus that covers 68 acres. It serves students from 4-year-old kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The campus is located on the western side of the village and teaches about 750 students.
The Johnson Creek High School baseball team has had great success! They won the WIAA Division 4 State Baseball Championship in 2007. They were also the WIAA Division 4 State Runner-Up (meaning they came in second place) in 2012.
In 2014, voters in the area approved a plan to spend $22 million to build a new school. This new building was designed with five unique modular domes for students in grades 5-12. Later, in 2020, voters approved another $15 million plan. This money was used to add three more modular domes to the campus for students in grades 4K-4.
Notable People from Johnson Creek
- Henry C. Christians: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and a businessman. He also served as the postmaster for Johnson Creek.
- H. J. Grell: He was born in Johnson Creek and also became a Wisconsin State Representative and a businessman. He served as the President and a member of the school board in the village.
See also
In Spanish: Johnson Creek (Wisconsin) para niños
