Muscoda, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Muscoda, Wisconsin
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Wis-80 crosses the Wisconsin River in to Muscoda
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Location of Muscoda in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Grant, Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,307 |
| • Density | 843.2/sq mi (325.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-55225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583773 |
Muscoda is a small village located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It is found in two different counties: Grant County and Iowa County. In 2020, about 1,307 people lived there. Most of the village is in Grant County, with a smaller part in Iowa County.
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History and Culture of Muscoda
Early History and Native American Villages
Long ago, in 1840, an explorer named William Pidgeon visited the Muscoda area. He said it was once a very old and large Native American village. He saw many ancient mounds on the sandy ground. These mounds were shaped like different things, such as forts, giant people, or animals. Some looked like eagles, otters, snakes, alligators, deer, elk, and buffalo. This shows that many people lived in these areas a very long time ago.
English Prairie and the Village Name
Muscoda was once known as English Prairie. This name came from two English fur traders, Abraham Lansing and Garrit Roseboom. They set up a trading post after the French and Indian War. In 1763, Lansing and his son were sadly killed by their French helpers. The story of this event made the name English Prairie famous until 1840.
The name Muscoda (pronounced "MUS-co-day") might come from the Ojibwa (Chippewa) word mashkode. This word means "prairie." It could also be from a famous poem called Hiawatha by Longfellow. The popular meaning of Muscoda is "Prairie of Flowers."
Morel Mushroom Festival
Since 1982, Muscoda has called itself "Wisconsin's Morel Capital." A morel is a type of edible mushroom. Every year, the village hosts the "Morel Mushroom Festival." This fun event happens on the weekend after Mother's Day. The festival includes many exciting things. There are carnival rides and tractor pulls. You can also find tournaments, merchant stands, and food booths.
Geography of Muscoda
Muscoda is located at 43°11′18″N 90°26′26″W / 43.18833°N 90.44056°W. It sits right on the Wisconsin River. To the south of the village, there are large, rolling hills. These hills are covered with many different kinds of trees. You can find maple, red and white oak, aspen, cherry, elm, and walnut trees.
About 2,100 acres (8.5 km2) of public land are located on both the east and west sides of Muscoda. These public lands are home to a lot of wildlife. They are great places for people who enjoy sports like hunting or watching animals. The village itself covers about 1.46 square miles (3.78 km2) of land.
Population of Muscoda
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 740 | — | |
| 1890 | 605 | −18.2% | |
| 1900 | 743 | 22.8% | |
| 1910 | 798 | 7.4% | |
| 1920 | 903 | 13.2% | |
| 1930 | 900 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 902 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,046 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 927 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,099 | 18.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,331 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,287 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,453 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,299 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,307 | 0.6% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 1,299 people living in Muscoda. There were 569 households, which are groups of people living together. The village had about 889.7 people per square mile (343.5 people per km2). Most of the people living in Muscoda were White (98.9%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 40.4 years old. About 21.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 19.6% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.
Education in Muscoda
The Riverdale School District serves the Muscoda area. Students in Muscoda attend schools within this district. Riverdale High School is located right in Muscoda.
See also
In Spanish: Muscoda (Wisconsin) para niños
