Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Dodgeville is the most populous city and county seat of Iowa County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 4,698 at the 2010 census, making it the 9th largest city within the Madison metropolitan area
. The Greater Dodgeville Area however had a population of 6,529. It is part of the Madison
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
Dodgeville is one of Wisconsin's oldest cities, and at a time was the largest city in Wisconsin, but the population however stopped growing and was passed by other growing cities. It still remains one of the oldest cities in Wisconsin.
The city is twinned with Oakham
, Rutland
, located in Great Britain
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) of it (0.44%) is water.
of 2000, there were 4,220 people, 1,751 households, and 1,131 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,178.5 people per square mile (455.1/km²). There were 1,831 housing units at an average density of 511.3 per square mile (197.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.06% White, 0.36% Black or African American
, 0.02% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races
, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,751 households of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples
living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34, and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males
The median income for a household in the city was $41,615, and the median income for a family was $50,755. Males had a median income of $32,738 versus $24,047 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,962. About 2.7% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.
, his family, and about 40 miners began what would become the city of Dodgeville. Dodge made a pact with the local Winnebago
Indian leaders so he could build a cabin and smelter. The original community was made up of two separate settlements: "Dodgeville" and "Hollow Minersville".
Dodgeville, which was named after Henry Dodge, grew slowly during its early years. It became a village in the 1840s. Later a small "war" was fought with Mineral Point
over which community would become the county seat of Iowa County. At the time, Mineral Point was the seat, but Dodgeville residents felt they should have it. Rumor has it that a few people from Mineral Point actually fired a cannon towards Dodgeville over the issue of the county seat. Dodgeville eventually won the "war" and currently hosts the Iowa County seat in what is Wisconsin's oldest courthouse.
Several factors led to the decline in importance of mining, including the Black Hawk War
, the California Gold Rush of 1849, the Civil War
, and the emergence of farming, leading to Dodgeville's development as a business and agricultural center.
The mayor of Dodgeville is Jim McCaulley.
As the seat of an agricultural county, the city's economy relies on vital services for farmers. Dodgeville Agri-Service, Hennessey Implement, and Farmers' Saving Bank are several of the more important businesses in the city.
Dodgeville is home to the corporate headquarters of Lands' End
, a global catalog and internet merchant of apparel and home products. In 2002, Lands' End was the world's fourth largest catalog merchant and the largest online seller of apparel. Lands' End was bought by Sears in 2002; Sears merged with K-mart in 2004.
Dodgeville's original Wal-Mart
was shuttered in favor of a Super-Center on January 19, 2007. The occasion was celebrated by town and Wal-Mart officials. A small section of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band
appeared on opening day to provide entertainment, and former Green Bay Packer player Santana Dotson
made an appearance to sign autographs.
s, one middle school
, and one high school
. One elementary school is located in Dodgeville, with the other in the village of Ridgeway
. The Dodgeville school covers pre-K through 4th grade, while the Ridgeway school also has a 5th grade. The middle school serves grades 6 through 8, and the high school 9 through 12.
The Dodgeville school district sports teams are known by the name of Dodgeville Dodgers, with the letter D used as the team symbol.
St. Joseph's Catholic school serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Located downtown in the metropolitan building there are swatc adult education classes offered.
, published in Madison, and the Dubuque Telegraph Herald
, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
, and Chicago Tribune
are also available in the city.
Dodgeville's weekly newspaper is the Dodgeville Chronicle
, published every Wednesday. With a circulation of about 5,300, the newspaper serves Dodgeville and surrounding communities such as Highland
, Linden
, and Mineral Point. A regular feature of the Chronicle is the "Chronicle Spotlight," a special section focusing on one local resident with a story of interest.
is a 40 miles (64.4 km) trail that runs from Dodgeville to Fitchburg, Wisconsin
. The trail is used for hiking, bicycling, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. It follows the former Chicago and Northwestern Railroad paths (MRT). A daily or seasonal pass must be purchased by users.
is located on Highway 23, about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Dodgeville. The park was named after Henry Dodge
, the first governor of the Territory of Wisconsin
. The Military Ridge Trail leads directly into Governor Dodge Park. Set deep in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, the park offers many scenic bluffs, steep hills, and wildlife. When it was donated to the state in 1948, the park contained only 160 acre (0.6474976 km²). It quickly grew to 5270 acres (21.3 km²). Two lakes with beach and camping areas are located in Governor Dodge Park: Twin Valley Lake and Cox Hollow.
The town also hosts an annual Blues Fest every July, in which local and national blues acts entertained. However it was decided in 2010 that due to the loss of a sponsor that Blues Fest would not be held. But, it was announced in 2011 that the festival will continue. It is held in the back parking lot of the Iowa County Courthouse, located downtown. Blues Fest brings in hundreds of tourists each year, and contributes to the reason Dodgeville remains a touristy city.
Every August, Lands' End hosts a four-day clearance sale in the Harris Park pavilion, drawing visitors from far and wide in search of bargains on Lands' End products.
in Madison, Wisconsin
. Attempts to find the owner of the kangaroo were unsuccessful, and to this day no one has any idea who owned the kangaroo and how it turned up in the snows of southwestern Wisconsin. The kangaroo still resides at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
The Dodgeville Municipal airport was built between May-December 1967. It was originally known as the Governor Dodge Quinn airport but renamed to Dodgeville Airport. It was depicted as a public use airport. It was closed in 1989 for unknown reasons, but was reopened as a private airport.
Iowa County Taxi The Iowa county taxi is a taxi van that serves the city of Dodgeville on Wednesdays and Fridays. Taxi-fare is $1.50 each way, with 50 cents additional stops.
Bus Service Bus service from Lamers Buses provides transportation from Green Bay to Dubuque, stopping in Downtown Dodgeville.
Highways Dodgeville Expressway, U.S. Highway 151, U.S. Highway 18, Wisconsin Highway 23.
Iowa County, Wisconsin
Iowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 22,780. Its county seat and largest city is Dodgeville.Iowa County is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 4,698 at the 2010 census, making it the 9th largest city within the Madison metropolitan area
Madison metropolitan area
The Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Wisconsin, anchored by the city of Madison. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 568,593.-Definitions:...
. The Greater Dodgeville Area however had a population of 6,529. It is part of the Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Madison metropolitan area
The Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Wisconsin, anchored by the city of Madison. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 568,593.-Definitions:...
.
Dodgeville is one of Wisconsin's oldest cities, and at a time was the largest city in Wisconsin, but the population however stopped growing and was passed by other growing cities. It still remains one of the oldest cities in Wisconsin.
The city is twinned with Oakham
Oakham
-Oakham's horseshoes:Traditionally, members of royalty and peers of the realm who visited or passed through the town had to pay a forfeit in the form of a horseshoe...
, Rutland
Rutland
Rutland is a landlocked county in central England, bounded on the west and north by Leicestershire, northeast by Lincolnshire and southeast by Peterborough and Northamptonshire....
, located in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
.
Geography
Dodgeville is located at 42°57′48"N 90°7′52"W (42.963373, -90.131161).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) of it (0.44%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 4,220 people, 1,751 households, and 1,131 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,178.5 people per square mile (455.1/km²). There were 1,831 housing units at an average density of 511.3 per square mile (197.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.06% White, 0.36% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.02% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 1,751 households of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34, and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males
The median income for a household in the city was $41,615, and the median income for a family was $50,755. Males had a median income of $32,738 versus $24,047 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $20,962. About 2.7% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.
History
In 1827, Henry DodgeHenry Dodge
Henry Dodge was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, Territorial Governor of Wisconsin and a veteran of the Black Hawk War. His son was Augustus C. Dodge with whom he served in the U.S. Senate, the first, and so far only, father-son pair to serve concurrently....
, his family, and about 40 miners began what would become the city of Dodgeville. Dodge made a pact with the local Winnebago
Ho-Chunk
The Ho-Chunk, also known as Winnebago, are a tribe of Native Americans, native to what is now Wisconsin and Illinois. There are two federally recognized Ho-Chunk tribes, the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska....
Indian leaders so he could build a cabin and smelter. The original community was made up of two separate settlements: "Dodgeville" and "Hollow Minersville".
Dodgeville, which was named after Henry Dodge, grew slowly during its early years. It became a village in the 1840s. Later a small "war" was fought with Mineral Point
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Mineral Point is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2000 census. In 2008 the city's population had taken a decline and is currently only 2,462, but still the second most populous community in Iowa County...
over which community would become the county seat of Iowa County. At the time, Mineral Point was the seat, but Dodgeville residents felt they should have it. Rumor has it that a few people from Mineral Point actually fired a cannon towards Dodgeville over the issue of the county seat. Dodgeville eventually won the "war" and currently hosts the Iowa County seat in what is Wisconsin's oldest courthouse.
Several factors led to the decline in importance of mining, including the Black Hawk War
Black Hawk War
The Black Hawk War was a brief conflict fought in 1832 between the United States and Native Americans headed by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted soon after Black Hawk and a group of Sauks, Meskwakis, and Kickapoos known as the "British Band" crossed the Mississippi River into the U.S....
, the California Gold Rush of 1849, the Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
, and the emergence of farming, leading to Dodgeville's development as a business and agricultural center.
Dodge Mining Camp Cabin
This mining cabin was originally built circa 1828 and is representative of the housing constructed by lead diggers at "Dodge's Camp" - the original lead mining claim of Colonel Henry Dodge and family. The Iowa County Historical Society restored the cabin and moved it to its present location on Fountain Street. It is one of Wisconsin's oldest structures and may be the last extant mining camp cabin from the days of the "Lead Rush" of 1827-1830.Spang's Opera House
The Opera House was built in the early stages of Dodgeville's development. It was demolished during the 1990s in favor of a convenience store.Downtown
Downtown Dodgeville is one of the oldest districts in the state of Wisconsin. The historical buildings stretch six blocks along north and south Iowa Street. Downtown is home to cafe's, restaurants, salons, antique stores, apparel, and more. Downtown used to be larger back in the 1800's when Dodgeville was a principal city, but, many buildings were torn down to build houses and other buildings.Government
The foundations for the Iowa County Courthouse were laid in 1859, making it the state's oldest continuously active courthouse.The mayor of Dodgeville is Jim McCaulley.
Economy
Dodgeville was designated a "National Mainstreet Program" in 1991.As the seat of an agricultural county, the city's economy relies on vital services for farmers. Dodgeville Agri-Service, Hennessey Implement, and Farmers' Saving Bank are several of the more important businesses in the city.
Dodgeville is home to the corporate headquarters of Lands' End
Lands' End
Lands' End is a clothing retailer based in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, that specializes in casual clothing, luggage, and home furnishings. The majority of Lands' End's business is conducted through mail order and Internet sales, but the company also runs more than a dozen retail operations, primarily in...
, a global catalog and internet merchant of apparel and home products. In 2002, Lands' End was the world's fourth largest catalog merchant and the largest online seller of apparel. Lands' End was bought by Sears in 2002; Sears merged with K-mart in 2004.
Dodgeville's original Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
was shuttered in favor of a Super-Center on January 19, 2007. The occasion was celebrated by town and Wal-Mart officials. A small section of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band
University of Wisconsin Marching Band
The University of Wisconsin Marching Band is the marching band for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It was formed with 11 members in the fall of 1885 to support the military battalion. Today, it has grown to over 300 members and performs at all Badger home football games.-History:The...
appeared on opening day to provide entertainment, and former Green Bay Packer player Santana Dotson
Santana Dotson
Santana N. Dotson was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was a part of Houston's Yates High School football team when it won the 1985 5A state championship. While at Baylor, Dotson was voted All-American in 1991...
made an appearance to sign autographs.
Education
The Dodgeville School District serves students from Dodgeville and Ridgeway and comprises four schools - two elementary schoolElementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
s, one middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
, and one high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
. One elementary school is located in Dodgeville, with the other in the village of Ridgeway
Ridgeway, Wisconsin
Ridgeway is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. It is the fourth most populous community in Iowa County. The population was 689 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Ridgeway...
. The Dodgeville school covers pre-K through 4th grade, while the Ridgeway school also has a 5th grade. The middle school serves grades 6 through 8, and the high school 9 through 12.
The Dodgeville school district sports teams are known by the name of Dodgeville Dodgers, with the letter D used as the team symbol.
St. Joseph's Catholic school serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Located downtown in the metropolitan building there are swatc adult education classes offered.
Media
The mostly widely read daily newspaper in Dodgeville is the Wisconsin State JournalWisconsin State Journal
The Wisconsin State Journal is a daily newspaper published in Madison, Wisconsin by Lee Enterprises. The newspaper, the second largest in Wisconsin, is primarily distributed in a 19 county region in south-central Wisconsin...
, published in Madison, and the Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Telegraph Herald
The Telegraph Herald, locally referred to as the TH, is a daily newspaper published in Dubuque, Iowa for the population of Dubuque and surrounding areas in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin...
, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is a daily morning broadsheet printed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. It is the primary newspaper in Milwaukee, the largest newspaper in Wisconsin and is distributed widely throughout the state...
, and Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, and the flagship publication of the Tribune Company. Formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" , it remains the most read daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region and is...
are also available in the city.
Dodgeville's weekly newspaper is the Dodgeville Chronicle
Dodgeville Chronicle
The Dodgeville Chronicle is a newspaper published in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. It is read throughout Iowa County, Wisconsin and surrounding counties. The chronicle also publishes a small newspaper, the Democrat-Tribune, for Mineral Point....
, published every Wednesday. With a circulation of about 5,300, the newspaper serves Dodgeville and surrounding communities such as Highland
Highland, Wisconsin
Highland is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 855 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Linden
Linden, Wisconsin
Linden is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 615 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Linden.-Geography:Linden is located at ....
, and Mineral Point. A regular feature of the Chronicle is the "Chronicle Spotlight," a special section focusing on one local resident with a story of interest.
Military Ridge Trail
Military Ridge State TrailMilitary Ridge State Trail
The Military Ridge State Trail is a long, recreational rail trail in Wisconsin.It connects the following communities:* Dodgeville* Ridgeway* Barneveld* Blue Mounds* Mount Horeb* Riley* Klevenville* Verona* Fitchburg...
is a 40 miles (64.4 km) trail that runs from Dodgeville to Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Fitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 25,260 at the 2010 census. Fitchburg is a suburb of Madison and is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
. The trail is used for hiking, bicycling, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. It follows the former Chicago and Northwestern Railroad paths (MRT). A daily or seasonal pass must be purchased by users.
Governor Dodge State Park
One of the largest state parks in Wisconsin, Governor Dodge State ParkGovernor Dodge State Park
Governor Dodge State Park is a Wisconsin state park in Dodgeville in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Named after Henry Dodge, the first governor of the Wisconsin Territory, the park contains geologic features indicative of the Driftless Area...
is located on Highway 23, about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Dodgeville. The park was named after Henry Dodge
Henry Dodge
Henry Dodge was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, Territorial Governor of Wisconsin and a veteran of the Black Hawk War. His son was Augustus C. Dodge with whom he served in the U.S. Senate, the first, and so far only, father-son pair to serve concurrently....
, the first governor of the Territory of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Territory
The Territory of Wisconsin was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 3, 1836, until May 29, 1848, when an eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Wisconsin...
. The Military Ridge Trail leads directly into Governor Dodge Park. Set deep in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, the park offers many scenic bluffs, steep hills, and wildlife. When it was donated to the state in 1948, the park contained only 160 acre (0.6474976 km²). It quickly grew to 5270 acres (21.3 km²). Two lakes with beach and camping areas are located in Governor Dodge Park: Twin Valley Lake and Cox Hollow.
Events
Every summer Dodgeville holds a "Farmer Appreciation Day" featuring a parade down Dodgeville's Iowa Street and a festival in Harris Park. The event takes place the second weekend of July and serves as a way for the people of Dodgeville to show appreciation for the farmers who are the backbone of the economy. The parade features farming implements, fire trucks and ambulances from local departments, some more fire trucks and ambulances (along with some more farming equipment) and floats constructed by area churches and businesses. The festival features BBQ sandwiches, music, rides, tractor pulls, and fireworks.The town also hosts an annual Blues Fest every July, in which local and national blues acts entertained. However it was decided in 2010 that due to the loss of a sponsor that Blues Fest would not be held. But, it was announced in 2011 that the festival will continue. It is held in the back parking lot of the Iowa County Courthouse, located downtown. Blues Fest brings in hundreds of tourists each year, and contributes to the reason Dodgeville remains a touristy city.
Every August, Lands' End hosts a four-day clearance sale in the Harris Park pavilion, drawing visitors from far and wide in search of bargains on Lands' End products.
The Dodgeville kangaroo incident
In the winter of 2005, a kangaroo mysteriously appeared hopping around in the snow on farmland just west of Dodgeville. The story was carried in news outlets throughout the country, including the Chicago Tribune and MSNBC. No one knew where the kangaroo had come from. A few days after the kangaroo first appeared, it was captured in a barn west of town and taken to the Henry Vilas ZooHenry Vilas Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo is a public zoo in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.The Henry Vilas Zoo receives over 500,000 visitors annually. It charges no admission or parking fees, and is one of a few free zoos in the world accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums...
in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
. Attempts to find the owner of the kangaroo were unsuccessful, and to this day no one has any idea who owned the kangaroo and how it turned up in the snows of southwestern Wisconsin. The kangaroo still resides at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Health
Located in the very south of the city of Dodgeville is Upland Hills Health Center, Before the Center was created, the city had two main hospitals, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Dodgeville General Hospital. In 1974, those two hospitals merged to form Memorial Hospital and located where Upland Hills Health Center currently is. Subsequently, in 2001, Memorial Hospital changed its name to Upland Hills Health Center. After Upland Hills Health Center was established, other structures were added to the hospital, which were eventually demolished to build the much larger existing Upland Hills Health Center. The Center now comprises a clinic, rehabilitation center, nursing home, and large hospital, and is the largest hospital in southwestern Wisconsin, serving all of Iowa county.Transportation
Dodgeville Municipal AirportDodgeville Municipal Airport
The Dodgeville Municipal Airport was an airfield in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. The only surviving airport in Iowa County is in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. -History:...
The Dodgeville Municipal airport was built between May-December 1967. It was originally known as the Governor Dodge Quinn airport but renamed to Dodgeville Airport. It was depicted as a public use airport. It was closed in 1989 for unknown reasons, but was reopened as a private airport.
Iowa County Taxi The Iowa county taxi is a taxi van that serves the city of Dodgeville on Wednesdays and Fridays. Taxi-fare is $1.50 each way, with 50 cents additional stops.
Bus Service Bus service from Lamers Buses provides transportation from Green Bay to Dubuque, stopping in Downtown Dodgeville.
Highways Dodgeville Expressway, U.S. Highway 151, U.S. Highway 18, Wisconsin Highway 23.
Notable people
- Glenn A. AbbeyGlenn A. Abbey-Biography:Abbey was born Glenn Allan Abbey on June 11, 1898 to William Searle and Ida Elmira Abbey in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. He passed away on January 28, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas.-Career:...
, U.S. diplomat - Bill DykeWilliam D. DykeWilliam D. Dyke is an American politician, as well as a redneck hick. He was a two-term mayor of Madison, Wisconsin from 1969 to 1973. A conservative Republican, he briefly left the party in 1976 to join Lester Maddox's American Independent Party presidential ticket as the Vice Presidential...
, former U.S. vice presidential candidate - Homer FieldhouseHomer FieldhouseHomer David Fieldhouse was a landscape architect who is credited with designing and overseeing the creation of almost 60 golf courses across the Midwest. He was close friends with Alex Jordan, creator of the House on the Rock....
, landscape architect - Greg Gard, basketball coach
- Archie HahnArchie HahnCharles Archibald "Archie" Hahn was a German-American athlete, and one of the best sprinters in the early 20th century....
, Gold medal Olympic sprinter in the 1904 and 1906 Olympics - Steve HilgenbergSteve HilgenbergSteve Hilgenberg was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 51st Assembly District 2007-2011. He was a member of the Committees on Insurance, Rural Economic Development, and Small Business....
, Wisconsin State Assembly - John "Weenie" Wilson, Hall of Fame football, basketball, and baseball coach