Lime Ridge, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lime Ridge, Wisconsin
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Looking south at Lime Ridge
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Location of Lime Ridge in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 162 |
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163 |
| • Density | 162.84/sq mi (62.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-44225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568058 |
Lime Ridge is a small village located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 162 people lived there.
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Where is Lime Ridge?
Lime Ridge is found at these coordinates: 43°28′5″N 90°9′13″W / 43.46806°N 90.15361°W. It covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at Lime Ridge's Past
The first people came to Lime Ridge in the late 1850s. They cleared the land to grow crops. Others used the wood from trees to make things like railroad ties.
The village got its first post office in 1858. In 1867, Wesley Marsh opened a store. It was later sold to John T. Pollock, then to Robert L. Bohn in 1876.
The Bohn family also built a dam and a sawmill. They bought wood from local farmers. This wood was turned into barrel parts and sent to cities. Bohn also opened a hotel and a bank.
Churches in the Community
Over the years, different churches were built in Lime Ridge.
- In 1874, the United Brethren church opened. Baptists and Methodists also used it.
- An Adventist church was built in 1890.
- Many German immigrants moved to the area. So, in 1906, Trinity Lutheran church was built for them.
- In 1912, St. Boniface Church was formed for the Catholic community.
Becoming a Village
Lime Ridge officially became a village in 1913. By 1922, about 200 people lived there. That year, the village also got electricity.
However, the Great Depression and World War II made things tough. The bank and hotel closed down. Other businesses also shut their doors. Today, many people who live in Lime Ridge work in other towns nearby.
People of Lime Ridge
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 256 | — | |
| 1930 | 230 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 197 | −14.3% | |
| 1950 | 183 | −7.1% | |
| 1960 | 152 | −16.9% | |
| 1970 | 203 | 33.6% | |
| 1980 | 191 | −5.9% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −20.4% | |
| 2000 | 169 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 162 | −4.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 163 | 0.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, 162 people lived in Lime Ridge. There were 70 households, which are groups of people living together. About 44 of these were families.
Most people in the village (99.4%) were White. A small number (0.6%) were Native American.
The average age in the village was 44.5 years old.
- About 20% of residents were under 18.
- About 5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64.
- About 18% were 65 or older.
There were slightly more males (52.5%) than females (47.5%) in the village.
Famous People from Lime Ridge
- Lyle E. Schaller, a well-known writer and expert on religion, was born near Lime Ridge.
Images for kids
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Looking south at Lime Ridge
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Church in Lime Ridge
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Sign on County K
See also
In Spanish: Lime Ridge (Wisconsin) para niños
