Milford, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Milford, Wisconsin
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Location of Milford, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.0 sq mi (88.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
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| • Total | 1,099 |
| • Density | 31.279/sq mi (12.077/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-51850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583714 |
Milford is a town located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,099 people lived there. Smaller communities like Grellton, Hoopers Mill, Hubbleton, and Milford are also part of the town.
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History of Milford
Milford began as a settlement in the mid-1800s. It grew along the Crawfish River. The town's name likely comes from a "ford" (a shallow place to cross a river) and a "mill." An early settler named Benjamin Nute built a sawmill near this river crossing.
Milford's Location and Nature
Milford is in the southeastern part of Wisconsin. It is located in Jefferson County. The town is found where County Highway 'A' and County Highway 'Q' meet. It sits along the Crawfish River, which flows into the Rock River. Milford is near other towns like Johnson Creek, Watertown, Waterloo, and Lake Mills.
The town covers about 91.0 square kilometers (35.1 square miles) in total. Most of this area, about 88.0 square kilometers (34.0 square miles), is land. The remaining 3.0 square kilometers (1.2 square miles) is water, making up about 3.28% of the total area.
People of Milford
In 2000, there were 1,055 people living in Milford. There were 391 households and 306 families. The average household had about 2.70 people, and the average family had about 3.03 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 25.5% were under 18 years old. About 14.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
Notable People from Milford
Several important people who lived in Milford helped shape Wisconsin's government:
- Joseph Dorr Clapp: He was a Wisconsin State Senator.
- Mark R. Clapp: He was a legislator when Wisconsin was still a territory.
- Nathan S. Greene: He served as a Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
- Walter S. Greene: He was also a Wisconsin legislator.
- Benjamin Nute: He was an early settler and also served as a Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
See also
In Spanish: Milford (Wisconsin) para niños
