Campbellsport, Wisconsin

"Campbellsport" redirects here. For the community in Ohio, see Campbellsport, Ohio.

Campbellsport, Wisconsin
Village
Seal
Motto:  "It Takes a Village"
Location of Campbellsport in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 43°35′51″N88°16′50″W / 43.59750°N 88.28056°W / 43.59750; -88.28056
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Fond du Lac
Government
• President of the Board of Trustees	David Krebs [1]
• Board of Trustees	List Janet Hafemann Gene Wenzlaff Marianne Jarmuz Mark Reseburg Randy Zielieke Daniel Boldt
Area [2]
• Total	1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2)
• Land	1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation [3]	1,027 ft (313 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	1,907
• Density	1,433.8/sq mi (553.6/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	920
FIPS code	55-12325 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1562687 [3]
Website	campbellsport.govoffice.com

Campbellsport is a village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,907 at the 2020 census.

It is situated in the rolling hills of the Northern Kettle Moraine in Southeastern Wisconsin and is located on State Highway 67, between US Highways 41 and 45.

Overview

The village was named after Stuart Campbell, an early settler. ^{[6] [7]} It was also called Campbell's Port or West New Cassel. ^[8] Campbellsport was incorporated in 1902, absorbing the older nearby village of New Cassel.

The Milwaukee River flows through the east side of village and a discontinued railroad line is now a recreational trail, on the west side of the community. The local public school system serves the village as well as a large number of surrounding townships, the middle school and high school are located in Campbellsport, and the two elementary schools are located in Campbellsport and Eden. The area also has three private elementary schools, and busing is available to two private high schools in Fond du Lac.

Campbellsport has a well-equipped volunteer Fire Department that also operates an EMT ambulance service for the surrounding area. There is one medical clinic, a chiropractor and two dental offices in the village. There are currently two village parks and a growing library. The library provides computers and wireless internet services. The Campbellsport Athletic Association offers a summer program of activities for the youth of the area.

In 2008, the body of a female was discovered near Campbellsport. The identity of the individual found remained a mystery until 2021, when she was identified as Amy Yeary. ^{[9] [10] [11]}

Geography

Campbellsport is located at 43°35′51″N88°16′50″W / 43.59750°N 88.28056°W / 43.59750; -88.28056 (43.597538, -88.280600). ^[12]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km²), of which, 1.33 square miles (3.44 km²) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) is water. ^[13] However, the Milwaukee River flows just east of the village. ^[14]

Parks and Recreation

Campbellsport has two main parks: Fireman's Park located on the West end of town, and Columbus Parc located on the East end of town. The Eisenbahn State Trail also travels through the village.

The Campbellsport Athletic Association (CAA) acts as the greater Campbellsport community's recreation department. ^[15]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	319		—
1910	650		—
1920	730		12.3%
1930	789		8.1%
1940	1,094		38.7%
1950	1,254		14.6%
1960	1,472		17.4%
1970	1,681		14.2%
1980	1,740		3.5%
1990	1,732		−0.5%
2000	1,913		10.5%
2010	2,016		5.4%
2020	1,907		−5.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [16]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, ^[17] there were 1,907 people, and 776 households. The population density was 1,433.8 inhabitants per square mile (553.6/km²). There were 800 housing units at an average density of 601.5 per square mile (232.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.5% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

2010 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2010, there were 2,016 people, 763 households, and 504 families living in the village. The population density was 1,515.8 inhabitants per square mile (585.3/km²). There were 823 housing units at an average density of 618.8 per square mile (238.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 763 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 27.7% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 40.8 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 1,913 people, 710 households, and 474 families living in the village. The population density was 1,642.0 people per square mile (631.3/km²). There were 736 housing units at an average density of 631.7 per square mile (242.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.95% White, 0.16% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.05% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 710 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,740, and the median income for a family was $53,833. Males had a median income of $35,897 versus $22,652 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,622. About 2.3% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 24.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The village is run by a board of trustees. ^[1] At the county level, Campbellsport is represented by Joseph W. Koch. ^[18] In the Wisconsin State Legislature, the village is represented by Daniel LeMahieu (R-59th District) in the Wisconsin State Assembly, ^[19] and Duey Stroebel (R-20th District) in the Wisconsin State Senate. ^[20] At the national level, Campbellsport is represented by Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI 6th District), ^[21] and Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). ^[22]

Education

Campbellsport is served by the Campbellsport School District. ^[23] The schools serving Campbellsport are Campbellsport Elementary School, ^[24] Campbellsport Junior High School, ^[25] and Campbellsport High School. ^[26]

Transportation

Campbellsport is located on Wisconsin State Highway 67 between U.S. Route 41 and U.S. Route 45. ^[14]

In 2012, three teenagers were killed in a car crash in Campbellsport. The crash became the subject of a YouTube documentary, part of a teenage driving safety campaign. ^{[27] [28]}

Notable people

• L. J. Fellenz, Wisconsin State Senator and lawyer, attended school in Campbellsport. ^[29]
• Glenn Grothman, Wisconsin State Senator and member of the United States House of Representatives, lived in Campbellsport. ^[30]
• Ignatius Klotz, Wisconsin politician and farmer, lived in Campbellsport. ^[31]
• Roman Catholic bishop Salvador Albert Schlaefer Berg was born in Campbellsport. ^[32]
• Alfred Van De Zande, Wisconsin State Representative, was born in Campbellport. ^[33]
• H. Albert Wrucke, Wisconsin State Representative and businessman, lived in Campsbellsport. ^[34]
• Amy Yeary, a previously unidentified murder victim whose remains were found in 2008. She was identified in 2021. ^[35]
• Casey A. Soyk, Bassist of hardcore band, Harms Way, lived in Campbellsport. ^[36]

See also

• List of villages in Wisconsin

References

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2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
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6. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 50.
7. "Profile for Campbellsport, Wisconsin, WI". ePodunk. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
8. "Village of West New Cassel directory", Centennial 1876 directory of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, containing full directories of Fond du Lac, Ripon, Waupun, Brandon, Oakfield, New Cassel, Calvary, St. Cloud, Dundee, Calumet, Rosendale and other centers of trade and all the farming portion of Fond du Lac County; each in a department by itself, arranged in alphabetical order, and contained in one closely printed volume Fond du Lac: M. G. Tousley & Co., 1876; pp. 218-220
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15. "Athletics - Campbellsport Athletic Association - United States". caa. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
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19. Wisconsin State Legislature. "Wisconsin State Legislature" . Retrieved May 30, 2010.
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21. United States House of Representatives. "Congressman Tom Petri, Representing Wisconsin's 6th District". Archived from the original on May 30, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
22. "Home - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin". www.baldwin.senate.gov. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
23. Campbellsport School District (May 19, 2010). "Campbellsport School District" . Retrieved May 30, 2010.
24. Campbellsport Elementary School (March 6, 2010). "Campbellsport Elementary Home - Campbellsport School District". Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
25. Campbellsport Junior High School (April 25, 2010). "Junior High Home - Campbellsport School District". Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
26. Campbellsport High School (May 27, 2010). "High School Home - Campbellsport School District". Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
27. Ben Handelman, Cary Doctor (February 5, 2012). "Three Campbellsport H.S. students killed, six hurt in crash" . Retrieved July 15, 2020.
28. Sharon Roznik. "Parents speak of losing their daughters in chilling crash video" . Retrieved July 15, 2020.
29. Wisconsin Blue Book
30. Wisconsin State Legislator-Senator Glenn Grothman
31. 'Ignatius Klotz Died Monday Was Prominrnt In Politics For Many Years,' Campbellsport News, February 23, 1911
32. Salvador Albert Schaefer Berg
33. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1946,' Biographical Sketch of Alfred Van De Zande, pg. 45
34. 'Wisconsin Blue Book,' Biographical Sketch of H. Albert Wrucke, pg. 221
35. Elise, Cayleigh. "Fond du Lac Jane Doe". YouTube. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2019.

External links

• Village of Campbellsport
• Campbellsport Area Chamber of Commerce
• Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1900 1910 1919