Waldo, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Waldo, Wisconsin
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Location of Waldo in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 503 |
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501 |
| • Density | 514.90/sq mi (198.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53093
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-83100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576152 |
Waldo is a small village located along the Onion River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 503 people lived there. The village has its own post office and is part of the larger Sheboygan, Wisconsin area.
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History of Waldo
The village of Waldo started out as Lyndon Station in 1871. This happened when the Milwaukee and Northern Railway Company built train tracks through the area. The railway line connected Milwaukee to Green Bay, Wi by 1873.
Later, in 1890, the Milwaukee Road company took over the railway line. Today, a part of this line is used to carry goods for local businesses.
How Waldo Got Its Name
In 1873, a man named N.C. Harmon and his son-in-law, Eugene McIntyre, planned out the village. They bought 80 acres of land from Abraham Lawson.
However, they soon found out there was already a place called Lyndon Station in Juneau County. So, they decided to give their village a new name. They chose to name it after Otis Harvey Waldo. He was a well-known lawyer from Milwaukee and the president of the railroad at that time.
Onion River Settlement
Before Waldo became a village, there was a settlement called Onion River. It was about one mile east of where Waldo is now. The Onion River settlement had a post office that opened in 1849.
In 1923, Waldo officially became an incorporated village. At that point, the Onion River settlement stopped existing. The area between the two places has since been developed with buildings.
Waldo's Dam and Mills
In 1856, an important dam was built on the Onion River. Along with the dam, a saw mill and a grist mill were also built. These mills used the river's power to cut wood and grind grain.
The area behind the dam is called the Waldo Mill Pond. It covers about 40 acres (160,000 m2) and is now used for fun activities like fishing. The Onion River Dam is made of earth and rock. It is about 15 feet (4.6 m) high and 300 feet (91 m) long. The village of Waldo now owns both the dam and the mill pond.
Oldest Cemetery and School
The Waldo Cemetery is in the northeast part of the village. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in the county, started in 1854.
The old Waldo High School building is still standing on the highest point in the village. It was built in 1904 and made bigger in 1957. In 1962, the Waldo School District joined with the nearby Sheboygan Falls School District.
Geography of Waldo
Waldo is located at 43°40′32″N 87°56′48″W / 43.67556°N 87.94667°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2). Most of this area, about 0.94 square miles (2.43 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), is water.
People of Waldo
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 110 | — | |
| 1930 | 315 | — | |
| 1940 | 324 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 367 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 403 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 408 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 416 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 442 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 450 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 503 | 11.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 501 | −0.4% | |
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Waldo's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Waldo had 503 people living there. There were 197 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 135 were families.
The village had about 535.1 inhabitants per square mile (206.6/km2) people per square mile. Most of the people living in Waldo were White (92.4%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32% of the households had children under 18 years old. More than half (54.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.55 people.
The average age of people in Waldo was 37.9 years. About 24.7% of the residents were under 18. About 13.3% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.1%) and females (48.9%).
Famous People From Waldo
Some notable people who have lived in or were born in Waldo include:
- Whitman A. Barber, a state representative in Wisconsin.
- J. C. Hoffman, who was also born in Waldo and served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Eugene McIntyre, a Wisconsin State Representative who helped plan the village.
- Alvah R. Munger, another Wisconsin State Representative.
- George Pollard, an American portrait painter, was born here.
- Henry W. Timmer, a Wisconsin State Representative.
Images for kids
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Waldo Fire Department
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Intersection of Wisconsin Highways 57 and 28.
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Former high school
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Post office
See also
In Spanish: Waldo (Wisconsin) para niños
