Spring Green, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Spring Green, Wisconsin
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Village hall
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Location of Spring Green in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,566 |
| • Density | 982.63/sq mi (379.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-76050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574650 |
Spring Green is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 1,566 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Spring Green.
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Exploring Spring Green's Location
Spring Green is located in Wisconsin. You can find it at these coordinates: 43.177268 degrees North and 90.067277 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.80 square miles (4.32 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits. The Wisconsin River flows along the southern edge of Spring Green.
People Living in Spring Green
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 422 | — | |
| 1880 | 450 | 6.6% | |
| 1890 | 625 | 38.9% | |
| 1900 | 621 | −0.6% | |
| 1910 | 730 | 17.6% | |
| 1920 | 690 | −5.5% | |
| 1930 | 779 | 12.9% | |
| 1940 | 868 | 11.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,064 | 22.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,146 | 7.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,199 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,265 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,283 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,444 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,628 | 12.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,566 | −3.8% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the census showed that 1,628 people lived in Spring Green. There were 690 households, and 433 of these were families. The village had about 904 people per square mile (349 people per square kilometer).
Most people in the village (97.5%) were White. A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.1%). About 1.6% of people were from two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.4%) were married couples. About 8.6% of households had a female head without a husband. About 3.8% had a male head without a wife.
The average household had 2.27 people. The average family had 2.88 people. The average age in the village was 42.5 years. About 24.3% of residents were under 18. About 19.5% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (52.1%) than males (47.9%).
Frank Lloyd Wright's Connection to Spring Green
The famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright had strong ties to Spring Green. He was born nearby in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He also spent time in Spring Green with his mother's family.
In 1911, Wright built his first Taliesin studio near Spring Green. This building became a local landmark. Wright was buried in the Lloyd-Jones family cemetery near Taliesin after he died in 1959. Later, his remains were moved to Taliesin West in Arizona.
Today, many people from around the world visit the Spring Green area to see Wright's work. Architects trained by Wright have designed many buildings in and around Spring Green.
Fun Places to Visit in Spring Green
- Taliesin: This was the summer home and school of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It includes the Hillside Home School.
- American Players Theatre: You can watch classical plays, like those by Shakespeare, and modern plays here. Shows run from June to October.
- The House on the Rock: This is a unique tourist museum with many interesting collections.
Learning in Spring Green
Students in Spring Green attend schools in the River Valley School District.
Local News and Media
- Voice of the River Valley: This publication shares stories about people and events in the area.
- The Spring Green Home News: This is a local newspaper for Spring Green.
Famous People from Spring Green
- Svetlana Alliluyeva: She was the daughter of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
- Anne Baxter: An Academy Award-winning actress.
- Evan Alfred Evans: A United States federal court judge.
- Isaac C. Evans: A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Fred Gerber, Jr.: A South Dakota State Representative.
- Carie Graves: An Olympic gold medalist in rowing. She coached women's crew teams at Harvard and Texas.
- Richard Haas: A famous mural artist.
- Jenkin Lloyd Jones: A Unitarian missionary and minister.
- Randall Duk Kim: An actor.
- Robert McCutchin: A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Jane Peyton: An actress.
- John J. Sliter: A Minnesota State Representative.
- Anthony Weston: A philosopher.
- Alonzo Wilcox: A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Frank Lloyd Wright: A world-famous architect who designed Taliesin.
Images for kids
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Welcome sign on Wis. Hwy. 23
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Looking north in Spring Green
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Fire station
See also
In Spanish: Spring Green (Wisconsin) para niños
