Zenda, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zenda, Wisconsin
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 Zenda, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Zenda, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53195
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577124 |
Zenda is a small, unincorporated community in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government, but part of a larger area called the Town of Linn. Zenda is located in the southern part of Wisconsin, just north of the Illinois border and south of Geneva Lake. If you send mail there, the ZIP code is 53195.
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Discovering Zenda's Past
Zenda has a few interesting stories from its history. One of the most unique happened in 1955.
The Zenda Meteorite Discovery
In 1955, a farmer named Allyn Palmer found something very special in Zenda. It was a meteorite! This space rock is now known as the Zenda meteorite. Later, his oldest son sold the meteorite to his high school science club. Imagine finding a piece of outer space right on your farm!
Train Stops in Zenda
For a few years, Zenda was a stop for passenger trains.
- From 2000 to 2001, Amtrak's Lake Country Limited train used to stop here.
- Before that, from 1976 to 1982, Metra's Milwaukee District North Line also made stops in Zenda.
What Happens in Zenda Today?
Even though Zenda is a small community, it's home to an important business.
Boating Business in Zenda
The main office for Melges Performance Sailboats is located in Zenda. This company is famous for making high-quality sailboats that are used in races all over the world.
Famous People from Zenda
Zenda is also known for being home to some very talented sailors!
Buddy Melges: An Olympic Champion
Buddy Melges was a famous sailor who lived in Zenda. He won an Olympic gold medal in sailing. He was also a co-skipper for the America³ team, which won the prestigious America's Cup sailing race in 1992.
Harry Melges III: A World Champion Sailor
Following in his father's footsteps, Harry Melges III is also a world champion sailor. He is Buddy Melges's son and lives in Zenda too.
