Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
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Downtown Sheboygan Falls
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Location of Sheboygan Falls in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
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| Former Name | Town of Rochester |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Counties | Sheboygan |
| Settled | 1835 |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.53 sq mi (14.33 km2) |
| • Land | 5.39 sq mi (13.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,210 |
| • Density | 1,484.6/sq mi (572.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| ZIP Code |
53085
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-73025 |
Sheboygan Falls is a city in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located along the Sheboygan River. In 2020, about 8,210 people lived there. The city is part of the larger Sheboygan metropolitan area.
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History of Sheboygan Falls
Sheboygan Falls gets its name from the beautiful waterfalls on the Sheboygan River. For a short time, the city was called Rochester. However, its name was changed because another town in Wisconsin already had that name.
Geography and Location
Sheboygan Falls is found along the Sheboygan River. This is where the Mullet and Onion Rivers join it, close to Lake Michigan. There are rapids and a dam in the city. These features used to create electricity. They also stop most boats from traveling through the city.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 5.41 square miles (14.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People of Sheboygan Falls
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,174 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,148 | −2.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,118 | −2.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,301 | 16.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,630 | 25.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,002 | 22.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,934 | 46.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,395 | 15.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,599 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,061 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,771 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,253 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 5,823 | 10.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,772 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,775 | 14.8% | |
| 2020 | 8,210 | 5.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 7,775 people living in Sheboygan Falls. These people lived in 3,480 households. Many different groups of people call the city home. Most residents were White. There were also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. Some people identified with two or more races. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About one-fourth of the households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average age in the city was about 42.6 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Sheboygan Falls has several important companies that provide many jobs.
- Bemis Manufacturing Company is a very large company. It makes toilet seats and other plastic products. Its main office is in Sheboygan Falls.
- Richardson Industries is one of Wisconsin's oldest private companies. They make wood products like roof parts and kitchen items.
- Curt G. Joa creates machines for making paper products.
- PolyVinyl Co. makes custom plastic parts and railing systems.
- Rockline Industries has a distribution center here. They are known for making coffee filters and wet wipes.
- Johnsonville Sausage is located nearby. It is the biggest sausage maker in the United States.
The city also has two business parks. These parks offer space for new businesses to grow.
Parks and Fun Activities
Sheboygan Falls offers many ways to have fun outdoors.
- Ducktona 500 is a unique event held every July. Thousands of plastic ducks race down the Sheboygan River. There is also an antique car show at River Park.
- Sheboygan Falls YMCA is in downtown Sheboygan Falls. It has a fitness center and a daycare.
- The Bull at Pinehurst Farms is a famous golf course. It is considered one of the best public golf courses in the U.S.
- Rochester Park is a large park with baseball fields, soccer fields, and tennis courts. It also has playgrounds and sledding hills.
- River Park is another 10-acre park along the Sheboygan River. It hosts community events and has shelters.
- Settler's Park is a small park north of downtown. It offers nice views of the river dam.
- Camp Y-Koda is a YMCA camp for kids. It focuses on youth activities and team building.
- Old Plank Road Trail is a 17-mile path for biking and walking. In winter, it becomes a snowmobile trail.
Sheboygan County is known for being bicycle-friendly. It has many miles of bike trails, including the Old Plank Road Trail.
Education and Schools
Sheboygan Falls has a good public school system.
Public Schools
The School District of Sheboygan Falls serves the community. It has a very high graduation rate for high school students. The district includes an elementary school (grades 4K-4), a middle school (grades 5-8), and a high school (grades 9-12). About 1,700 students attend these schools. The district also offers summer school.
The elementary school has smaller class sizes, with 19 students or fewer. The middle school offers different learning paths for students. It also has clubs for drama and music.
Private Schools
Some families choose private schools in nearby Sheboygan. These include Sheboygan County Christian High School and Sheboygan Lutheran High School. The city's Catholic school closed in 2013.
City Services
Sheboygan Falls provides important services for its residents.
Transportation
The city is located near major highways like 23, 28, and 32. Highway 23 connects the city to Interstate 43, which is a big highway.
A railroad track runs through the city. It used to be part of a larger rail network. Now, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is working to repair the line to bring back train service for businesses.
The railroad track in downtown Sheboygan Falls has some interesting features. These include an old iron bridge over the Sheboygan River. There's also a small part where the train tracks run along city streets.
The Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (KSBM) is a few miles north of the city. It is a busy airport for business and pleasure flights. It can handle large aircraft. The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) is about 64 miles away.
Safety Services
Sheboygan Falls is known as one of the safest communities in Wisconsin. The Sheboygan Falls Police Department has full-time police officers and a K-9 unit (a police dog named Bo). The city also has a volunteer fire department. Orange Cross Ambulance Station 3 shares a building with the fire department.
Utilities
The city provides water and sewer services. It also provides electric service through Sheboygan Falls Utilities. Natural gas service comes from Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.
Famous People from Sheboygan Falls
- Herman E. Boldt, a state senator
- George H. Brickner, a U.S. Representative
- Jedediah Brown, a state representative
- Emery Crosby, a state representative
- Marsena E. Cutts, a politician
- Brian Donlevy, an actor
- George S. Graves, a state representative
- David Giddings, a businessman and legislator
- Martin O. Galaway, a state representative
- Harold F. Huibregtse, a state senator
- Rick Majerus, a college basketball coach
- Louis H. Prange, a state senator
- Hiram N. Smith, a state representative
- George W. Spratt, a state representative
- John E. Thomas, a state senator
- Alfred Verhulst, a U.S. Air Force general
- Charles H. Weisse, a U.S. Representative
- Weldon Wyckoff, a baseball player
Images for kids
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Downtown Sheboygan Falls
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Location of Sheboygan Falls in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Sheboygan Falls (Wisconsin) para niños
