Winooski, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winooski, Wisconsin
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Ghost town
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 Winooski, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
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| • Total | 1 |
| • Density | 1/sq mi (1/km2) |
Winooski was a small settlement, like a tiny village, in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. It was located in the Town of Lyndon. The settlement got its name from Winooski, Vermont. This is where James and Lucinda Stone came from. They were the very first people to settle in Winooski, Wisconsin, arriving in 1846.
History of Winooski
By 1875, Winooski was a busy little place. It had its own post office where people could send and receive mail. There was also a village hall, which was like a community center for meetings.
The settlement had several important businesses. There were sawmills to cut wood and grist mills to grind grain into flour. A cheese factory made delicious cheese. People could buy everyday items at the general store.
Local craftspeople were also part of the community. A cooper made barrels and wooden containers. A blacksmith worked with metal, making tools and repairing things. There was also a woodworking shop. All these businesses helped the small community thrive. At that time, there were about a dozen houses in the main part of the settlement.
Notable People from Winooski
Some interesting people were connected to Winooski:
- Otto B. Joerns was born in Winooski. He became a Wisconsin State Assemblyman, which means he helped make laws for the state. He was also the mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and a successful businessman.
- Captain Jonathan K. Walker lived in Winooski. He was known as "The Man With The Branded Hand." He was an abolitionist hero, meaning he strongly believed in ending slavery and worked to help enslaved people gain freedom.
