New Holstein, Wisconsin
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| New Holstein, Wisconsin | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| - Land | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,301 |
| - Density | 1,415.9/sq mi (546.7/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 55-56800[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570219[1] |
New Holstein is a city in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,301 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of New Holstein.
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[edit] History
It is named after the Schleswig-Holstein region in Germany from which many early city members emigrated. [3] In 1848, seventy people from Hamburg, Germany emigrated to the town of New Holstein (the township surrounding the city).[4] They formed the basis of the present city. Many settlers were intellectuals who did not like the government and an impending war.[5] These provinces were under Danish rule at that time. Settlers originally named the community Altona after Altona, Hamburg, Germany.[6] As the amount of mail received in Altona increased, the United States Post Office wanted Altona to be renamed because the community's name was too close to Altoona, Wisconsin in the western side of Wisconsin.[6] Settlers traveled for supplies to Calumetville, Wisconsin, which was a big community at the time.[7] Wild game was available for food, such as passenger pigeons.[7] The first settlers in the city were Charles Greening and two of his companions.[8] Dr. Charles Bock arrived shortly afterwards. The first postmaster was Monsignor Puchner, a Roman Catholic priest. In 1849 the town was organized with the first chairman being Greening.[8] Greening was named county judge in 1855 after serving as clerk of the county court from 1850. Settlers continued arriving from Germany, and a drama troup was organized in 1851.[8]
Railroad service was planned at meetings in 1871. A depot was built and it came in 1872.[9] The railroad named the station "New Holstein" after the township.[6] Mail came to the community on trains instead of being delivered via the pony express, so the first post office was built shortly after rail service started.[6]
By 1881, the then village contained about 400 residents, all of whom were either Germans or were of German descent.[8] That year it had two public halls, three hotels, fire insurance company, and a cemetery. New Holstein's principle manufacturer was a flour mill.[8] Near New Holstein's train depot was a grain elevator owned by Herman Timm. The village occupied over about one mile.[8] New Holstein was incorporated as a village in 1901 when the census population was 569.[4] The first lights were installed in the city in 1912.[4]
New Holstein became a city in April 1926.[10] The first city council was: Mayor Edward Funke, City Clerk Harvey C. Hansen, City Council President Peter Hass. Alderman Gilbert Hipke, Alderman Robert Schilling, Alderman Louie Schaar, Alderman Edgar Lange, Alderman W. W. Lauson, Alderman Henry Schmidt, Alderman Harry C. Hass, Superintendent of Water Works Henry Aggen, Fire Chief Walter Mathes, Assessor Arthur Roehl,and City Attorney George M. Goggins.[10]
The current mayor is Dianne K. Reese. The current chief of police is Robert Niesen. [11]
[edit] Education
The city is served by the School District of New Holstein, which includes New Holstein High School, New Holstein Middle School and New Holstein Elementary School.[12] The city is also home to a private Roman Catholic elementary school that it shares with neighboring city Kiel.
[edit] Geography
New Holstein is located at (43.948185, -88.090931)[13].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,301 people, 1,329 households, and 886 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,415.9 people per square mile (547.0/km²). There were 1,394 housing units at an average density of 597.9/sq mi (231.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.49% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,329 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,180, and the median income for a family was $48,173. Males had a median income of $35,932 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,911. About 1.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable New Holstein residents
- Ken Criter, former National Football League player for the Denver Broncos
- Hildegarde, American cabaret singer
- Gustave Moeller, painter
- Edward Schildhauer, chief engineer on the Panama Canal project
- Bob Schmitz, former National Football League player. Schmitz played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4196/is_20041121/ai_n11002961/pg_2
- ^ a b c Pioneer's Corner, page 169
- ^ Pioneer's Corner, page 47
- ^ a b c d Pioneer's Corner, page 57-58
- ^ a b Stories compiled and presented by the New Holstein Historical Society. Pioneer's Corner, 6.
- ^ a b c d e f "Looking Back/Calumet County History - 1881", Chilton Times-Journal, 2007-12-27. Retrieved on 2008-01-02.
- ^ Pioneer's Corner, page 12-13
- ^ a b Pioneer's Corner, page 10
- ^ http://www.ci.new-holstein.wi.us/citygovtofficials.shtml
- ^ New Holstein School District
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- New Holstein, Wisconsin is at coordinates Coordinates:
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