Orfordville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Orfordville, Wisconsin
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Orfordville village hall
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Location of Orfordville in Rock County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
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| • Total | 1,473 |
| • Density | 1,262.01/sq mi (487.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53576
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-60250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570857 |
| Website | http://www.orfordville.org |
Orfordville is a small village located in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It sits where Highway 11, Highway 213, and the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad meet. In 2020, about 1,473 people lived there.
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History of Orfordville
Orfordville got its name in an interesting way. A surveyor first suggested naming it "Orford." This was after a town in New Hampshire.
However, when a post office was set up, people confused it with Oxford, Wisconsin. To avoid mix-ups, the postmaster general suggested changing the name. That's how it became Orfordville.
Geography and Location
Orfordville is located at specific coordinates: 42.629300 degrees North and -89.256755 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the United States. The village sits at an elevation of about 889 feet (271 meters) above sea level.
The United States Census Bureau states that Orfordville covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
Orfordville has grown steadily over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| 1880 | 153 | — | |
| 1910 | 449 | — | |
| 1920 | 496 | 10.5% | |
| 1930 | 502 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 510 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 543 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 665 | 22.5% | |
| 1970 | 888 | 33.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,143 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,219 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,272 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,442 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,473 | 2.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, about 1,442 people lived in Orfordville. They lived in 542 households, with 394 of these being families. The village had about 1,232 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 96.1%, identified as White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 4.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, 41%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.66 people. The average family had 3.11 people. The median age in the village was 37.1 years old.
Education in Orfordville
Orfordville is home to the Parkview School District. This district includes Parkview High School. It also has Parkview Elementary School.
In 2015, a new high school building was constructed. The old high school was then remodeled to become the new Parkview Elementary. After this project, all schools in the Parkview district are now located within Orfordville.
Transportation Options
In the past, Orfordville was a stop for intercity trains. These trains used the Orfordville Depot. Today, the village is still connected by major roads. Highway 11 and Highway 213 both pass through Orfordville.
Famous People from Orfordville
Many interesting people have connections to Orfordville. Here are a few:
- Jay Bauman: A film critic known for his work with Red Letter Media.
- Realf Ottesen Brandt: A well-known Lutheran minister.
- Frederick Curtice Davis: He received the Navy Cross for his bravery. A ship, the USS Frederick C. Davis (DE-136), was named after him.
- Olin J. Eggen: A famous astronomer.
- Ole P. Gaarder: He served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Gilbert N. Haugen: A U.S. Representative from Iowa.
- Ole J. Kvale: A U.S. Representative from Minnesota.
- Paul John Kvale: Also a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Orfordville (Wisconsin) para niños
