Valders, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valders, Wisconsin
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Looking east at downtown Valders
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Location of Valders in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 962 |
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920 |
| • Density | 639.33/sq mi (246.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-82200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576014 |
Valders is a small village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2010, about 962 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and interesting geology.
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Discovering Valders' Rocks and Land
Valders is known for its special rock quarry. This quarry digs up a type of rock called dolomitic limestone. This stone is very strong and can handle different kinds of weather. It's used to make harbor rocks, gravel, and even a hard type of marble.
The dolomitic limestone formed a very long time ago. It's from the Silurian period, which was hundreds of millions of years ago. The area also has a unique type of soil. This soil was left behind by huge sheets of ice, called glaciers. It's a mix of sand, silt, pebbles, and small rocks. This special soil is even named after the village: the Valders Member.
Valders' Past: How the Village Grew
Valders was first settled in the 1850s. People came from a mountainous area in Norway called Valdres. Many of these early settlers came from valleys where food was sometimes hard to find.
The village didn't really start to grow until 1896. That's when the railroad arrived, making it easier for people and goods to travel. Valders officially became a village in 1921. William F. Christel was its first village president.
Early Churches and Community
Since many people from Norway settled here, the first churches were Lutheran. Over time, some of these churches joined together to form Faith Lutheran parish. There is also a small Protestant Conference church.
Later, German settlers moved to Valders, many of whom were Catholic. Even though no new Catholic church was built in Valders, many Catholic families still live in the area. They attend churches in nearby towns like St. Nazianz, Clarks Mills, or Newton.
Valders' Location and Size
Valders is located on U.S. Route 151. It's about two miles east of the Manitowoc River. The larger city of Manitowoc is ten miles to the east, right on Lake Michigan.
The village covers a total area of about 1.47 square miles (3.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Valders' People: A Look at the Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 504 | — | |
| 1940 | 580 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 560 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 622 | 11.1% | |
| 1970 | 821 | 32.0% | |
| 1980 | 984 | 19.9% | |
| 1990 | 905 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 948 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 962 | 1.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 920 | −4.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 962 people living in Valders. These people lived in 406 households. Most of the people living in Valders were White (97.2%). About 6.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Valders was about 37.4 years old. About 26.1% of the residents were under 18 years old.
What Valders is Known For
Valders is home to a large factory that makes pre-fabricated concrete. This means they build concrete parts that are then used in other construction projects. The village is also in an important area for farming, especially for dairy products and growing grains.
Learning in Valders: Schools and Sports
The Valders Area School District serves the village and nearby communities. It includes:
- Valders Elementary School (Kindergarten to 4th grade)
- Valders Middle School (5th to 8th grade)
- Valders High School (9th to 12th grade)
Valders High School is part of the Olympian Conference for sports. They compete in many sports like basketball, volleyball, golf, wrestling, baseball, and softball. For some sports like gymnastics, soccer, swimming, and football, they also compete in the Olympian/Packerland Large Conference.
Famous People from Valders
- Donald K. Helgeson: He was a state representative in Wisconsin.
- Bruno E. Jacob: He founded the National Forensics League, an organization for speech and debate. He was born in Valders.
- Logan Vander Velden: He is a former NBA basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Valders (Wisconsin) para niños
