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Lublin, Wisconsin
Village
Lublin's main junction, looking east
Lublin's main junction, looking east
Location of Lublin in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
Location of Lublin in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Taylor
Area
 • Total 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2)
 • Land 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,286 ft (392 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 118
 • Estimate 
(2019)
113
 • Density 74.15/sq mi (28.63/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-46150
GNIS feature ID 1579782

Lublin is a small village located in Taylor County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 118 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

History of Lublin

The village of Lublin gets its name from a city in Poland. A man named Marvin Durski helped sell land in this area. He came from the city of Lublin in Poland, and that's how the village got its name.

Geography of Lublin

Lublin is located at coordinates 45°5′N 90°43′W / 45.083°N 90.717°W / 45.083; -90.717. It sits along the North Fork Eau Claire River. This river is just starting its journey near Lublin.

The village covers a total area of about 1.54 square miles (3.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 209
1930 159 −23.9%
1940 148 −6.9%
1950 161 8.8%
1960 160 −0.6%
1970 143 −10.6%
1980 142 −0.7%
1990 129 −9.2%
2000 110 −14.7%
2010 118 7.3%
2019 (est.) 113 −4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, the village of Lublin had 118 people living in 57 households. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of residents were Asian or from other backgrounds.

About 17.5% of the households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Lublin was 49 years old.

Notable Person from Lublin

  • Joseph Sweda, who was a farmer and a Wisconsin State Representative, was born in Lublin. He helped make laws for Wisconsin.

Major Religions

Lublin was founded in 1906 by immigrants from Poland. Because of this strong Polish connection, most people in Lublin are Catholic.

See also

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