Walworth (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Walworth is a town located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 1,565 people lived here. The Village of Walworth is actually inside the town. Other small communities like Big Foot Prairie and Delavan Lake are also partly in Walworth.
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A Look at Walworth's History
The very first official meeting for the area, which was then called "Fontana," happened on April 4, 1843. This important town meeting took place in a schoolhouse on Big Foot Prairie.
At this meeting, the town's first leaders were chosen. George H. Lown was elected as the Chairman of the "Supervisors." Other people were also chosen for important roles. These included assistants to the Chairman, a Clerk to keep records, and a Treasurer to manage money. There were also three School Commissioners to help with schools, and three Highway Commissioners to look after roads. An Assessor helped figure out property values for taxes, and a Collector gathered those taxes. Three Constables were chosen to help keep order, and a Moderator led the meeting.
The people at the meeting also decided how much money to raise for different needs. They voted to collect money for general expenses, to help people in need, and to support the local schools.
Walworth's Geography
Walworth is a pretty big area! It covers about 29.5 square miles (76.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 28.9 square miles (74.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water. This means that a small part of the town's total area is made up of lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Walworth?
In 2000, there were 1,676 people living in Walworth. These people lived in 529 households, and 433 of those were families. The town had about 58 people living in each square mile.
Most people in Walworth were White (98.39%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 2.51% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (72.4%) were married couples living together. About 14.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Walworth in 2000 was 41 years old. About 24.6% of the population was under 18, and 16.2% were 65 or older.
The typical income for a household in Walworth was about $56,250 per year. For families, the typical income was $60,938.
Famous People from Walworth
Many interesting people with ties to Walworth have made a difference, often in politics:
- Leonard C. Church: He was a farmer and businessman who also served as a Wisconsin State Representative. He was born on a farm right here in Walworth.
- Carlos L. Douglass: Another farmer and businessman, he also served as a Wisconsin State Representative and lived in the town.
- Phipps W. Lake: He was a minister and a Wisconsin State Representative. He lived in the Big Foot Prairie area of Walworth.
- Frank E. Lawson: He was the town clerk for Walworth and also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Joseph S. Maxon: He lived in Walworth and was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Alvin S. Trow: He was born in what would become the town of Walworth and later became a Wisconsin State Representative.
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In Spanish: Walworth (condado de Walworth, Wisconsin) para niños
