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Whitehall, Wisconsin
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Location of Whitehall in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 sq mi (9.85 km2) |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,645 |
| • Density | 413.14/sq mi (159.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54773
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-86725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576681 |
Whitehall is a city in Wisconsin, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. The city is located along the Trempealeau River. In 2020, about 1,645 people lived there.
Whitehall is found along the old Green Bay and Western Railroad line. It is located about halfway between the cities of La Crosse and Eau Claire.
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History of Whitehall
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Whitehall began around 1860 or 1861. It was first settled by Ole Knudtson. He arrived in June 1860 and started a hotel and a place to fix metal. The first post office opened in 1861. Benjamin F. Wing named the city. He might have named it after other places called White Hall or Whitehall.
A railroad track was built through the Trempealeau River valley in 1873. The tracks were laid where Whitehall is now on September 2, 1873. The first passenger train came through Whitehall on January 1, 1874. The city officially became a city in 1887.
Whitehall's Geography
Whitehall covers a total area of about 2.80 square miles (7.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Whitehall
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 267 | — | |
| 1890 | 304 | 13.9% | |
| 1900 | 600 | 97.4% | |
| 1910 | 703 | 17.2% | |
| 1920 | 851 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 915 | 7.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,035 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,379 | 33.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,446 | 4.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,486 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,530 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,494 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,651 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,558 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,645 | 5.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,558 people living in Whitehall. There were 665 homes in the city. About 27% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Whitehall was 42 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years or older.
- The city had slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%).
Education in Whitehall
Whitehall School District runs the public schools in the area.
Transportation
Whitehall used to have train service for passengers. This service was at the Whitehall Depot.
Notable People from Whitehall
- Hans A. Anderson: A state representative in Wisconsin.
- Kathy Charmaz: An educator.
- Mary Forsythe: A state representative in Minnesota.
- Callista Gingrich: She served as a United States Ambassador. She is also the wife of Newt Gingrich.
- Steve Gunderson: A U.S. Representative.
- John F. Hager: A state representative in Wisconsin.
- Rodney C. Moen: A state senator in Wisconsin.
Images for kids
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The Trempealeau County building in Whitehall
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The Gundersen hospital in Whitehall
See also
In Spanish: Whitehall (Wisconsin) para niños
