New London, Wisconsin

New London, Wisconsin
City
Old City Hall of New London
Nickname(s): New Dublin
Location of New London, Wisconsin
Location of New London in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°23′14″N 88°44′25″W / 44.38722°N 88.74028°W / 44.38722; -88.74028Coordinates: 44°23′14″N 88°44′25″W / 44.38722°N 88.74028°W / 44.38722; -88.74028
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Counties	Waupaca, Outagamie
Area[1]
• Total	5.78 sq mi (14.97 km2)
• Land	5.55 sq mi (14.37 km2)
• Water	0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
Elevation[2]	768 ft (234 m)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total	7,295
• Estimate (2012[4])	7,242
• Density	1,314.4/sq mi (507.5/km2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s)	920
FIPS code	55-56925[5]
GNIS feature ID	1570226[2]
Website	www.newlondonwi.org

New London is a city in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Founded in 1851,^[6] the population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. Of this, 5,685 were in Waupaca County, and 1,640 were in Outagamie County. The city has a Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week.^[7] The American Water Spaniel was developed as a registered breed by Dr. F.J. Pfeifer of New London.^[8] It was named the state dog in 1986 after several attempts by Lyle Brumm, an 8th grade social studies teacher who initiated the bill to teach students about state government.

History

New London was established in 1852 and was named after New London, Connecticut by Reeder Smith, one of the town's founders whose father was from there. Reeder Smith built the plank road between Appleton and Stevens Point.^[9] New London became a lumber center and the terminus of steamboats plying the Wolf River from Oshkosh.^[10]

Geography

New London is located at 44°23′14″N 88°44′25″W / 44.38722°N 88.74028°W / 44.38722; -88.74028 (44.387142, -88.740140).^[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.78 square miles (14.97 km²), of which, 5.55 square miles (14.37 km²) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km²) is water.^[1] New London sits on both the Wolf and Embarrass Rivers, making it a destination for boaters and fishermen.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census^[3] of 2010, there were 7,295 people, 3,038 households, and 1,903 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,314.4 inhabitants per square mile (507.5/km²). There were 3,310 housing units at an average density of 596.4 per square mile (230.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 3.8% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.9% of the population.

There were 3,038 households of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[5] of 2000, there were 7,085 people, 2,894 households, and 1,843 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,265.5 people per square mile (488.5/km²). There were 3,045 housing units at an average density of 543.9 per square mile (209.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.64% White, 0.20% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.46% of the population.

There were 2,894 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,491, and the median income for a family was $49,028. Males had a median income of $34,481 versus $21,728 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,153. About 3.8% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

	US 45 Northbound to Clintonville Southbound, to Oshkosh.
	WIS 54 travels east to Green Bay, and west to Waupaca.
	WIS 15 travels east to Appleton.

Culture

Museums

The New London Public Museum, which was founded in 1917, contains exhibits on local and natural history and Native American and world cultures.^[14] Five historic buildings can be toured at the Heritage Historical Village, which includes a railroad museum.^[15]

Performing arts

Downtown New London

The Wolf River Theatrical Troupe produces plays and productions throughout various sites in New London including Crystal Falls and the New London High School.^[16] A professional western stunt show called "Whips, Garters, and Guns Wild West Review" performed by movie stunt performers has its home in New London. Its performances are also held in other cities at fairs, festivals, rodeos, and business places each summer.^[17]

Festivals and parades

"Leprechauns" kick off week-long festivities by renaming New London to New Dublin

Each March, Wisconsin's largest St. Patrick's Day parade is held with an Irish Fest and sponsored by the Shamrock Club of New Dublin, as the town is renamed "New Dublin" for the week. Weeknight Irish festivities are also scheduled that include Irish entertainment, an Irish Ceili, Finnegan's wake, and Irish caroling. Corned beef and cabbage is served in local restaurants that week too.^[18]

Early in August the New London Heritage Historical Society holds its annual "Heritage Days and Rail Fest" event with a buckskinners rendezvous encampment at New London’s Heritage Historical Village.^[19] A September "Cheese and Sausage Fall Family Fest" is held downtown, and late in the year is the "Holiday of Wonder" festivity with a parade, children's crafts, a live nativity scene, and a "Santa Land".^[20]

Recreation

The Wolf River in downtown New London

Situated on both the Embarrass River and Wolf River, New London is a year-round fisherman's paradise with some of the earliest walleye fishing in the state.^[21] New London is also a popular destination for river tubing, canoeing, and camping.^[22] Tube and canoe rentals with a shuttle service are available on the scenic Little Wolf River four miles west of town.^[23] The par-70 Shamrock Heights Golf and Supper Club has 18 holes of both traditional and links style.^[24] Grand Cinema Theatres, located downtown on North Water Street, is another great stop in New London. The "Grand" auditorium, built in 1895 and completed in 1896, has offered services such as an opera house, community center, and, currently, a modern day movie theatre.

Newton-Blackmour State Trail

The Newton Blackmour State Trail extends 24 miles from Seymour, WI to New London, WI. The trail is used for snowmobiles, snowshoing, and cross country skiing in winter and hiking, biking and horse back riding in summer. The name "Newton-Blackmour" is made up from the four incorporated communities on the trail.

Education

New London post office

The School District of New London comprises 10 buildings: four elementary schools, one middle school/intermediate school, one high school, (New London High School), a transportation department building, a grounds department shop, and an administrative office.^[25]

Notable people

• Hannibal Dixon, Wisconsin politician and president of New London
• David E. Hutchison, Wisconsin politician
• F. Badger Ives, Wisconsin politician
• Theodore Knapstein, Wisconsin politician and mayor of New London
• Walter Melchior, Wisconsin politician
• Robert F. Morneau, Roman Catholic bishop
• Mary Mullarkey, Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court
• Frank Lewis Nason, geologist
• Edward Nordman, Wisconsin politician
• Hector H. Perry, Chairman of the North Dakota Democratic Party
• Marcus Plant, educator
• Dennis Sommers, baseball player
• Jack Voight, Wisconsin State Treasurer

References

External links

• City of New London
• New London Tourism Commission
• Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1892 1898 1904 1913

Municipalities and communities of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States County seat: Appleton Cities Appleton‡ Kaukauna‡ New London‡ Seymour Villages Bear Creek Black Creek Combined Locks Harrison‡ Hortonville Howard‡ Kimberly Little Chute Nichols Shiocton Wrightstown‡ Towns Black Creek Bovina Buchanan Center Cicero Dale Deer Creek Ellington Freedom Grand Chute Greenville Hortonia Kaukauna Liberty Maine Maple Creek Oneida Osborn Seymour Vandenbroek CDP Dale Unincorporated communities Apple Creek Binghamton Center Valley Cicero Chicago Corners Darboy Five Corners Freedom Greenville Hamples Corner Isaar Leeman Mackville Medina Murphy Corner Oneida Sniderville‡ Stephensville Sugar Bush Twelve Corners Indian reservation Oneida Nation of Wisconsin‡ Ghost towns Grand Chute Lawesburg Lime Rock Wakefield Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Municipalities and communities of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States County seat: Waupaca Cities Clintonville Manawa Marion‡ New London‡ Waupaca Weyauwega Villages Big Falls Embarrass Fremont Iola Ogdensburg Scandinavia Towns Bear Creek Caledonia Dayton Dupont Farmington Fremont Harrison Helvetia Iola Larrabee Lebanon Lind Little Wolf Matteson Mukwa Royalton Scandinavia St. Lawrence Union Waupaca Weyauwega Wyoming CDPs Chain O' Lakes King Northport Unincorporated communities Baldwins Mill Bear Creek Corners Buckbee Carmel Cobb Town Evanswood Gills Landing Hunting‡ Lind Center Little Hope Nicholson North Readfield Norske Northland Ostrander Parfreyville Readfield Red Banks Royalton Rural Schmidt Corner Shaw Landing Sheridan Symco Ghost towns Granite City Granite Quarry Hatton Little Wolf Marble Nowell Petersville Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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