Allenton, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Allenton, Wisconsin is a small unincorporated census-designated place
in the western part of the town of Addison, Wisconsin
in Washington County, Wisconsin. It is located on Wisconsin Highway 33 near its intersection with U.S. Route 41
, and also on a line of the Canadian National Railway
, parent company of the Wisconsin Central Ltd. railroad. Allenton has a post office with ZIP code 53002. As of the 2010 census
, its population was 823.
, a product design firm, is based in Allenton, as is Zuern Building Products, a chain of lumber yards in Wisconsin.
A notable geographic feature is the Rock River that cuts through the town.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in the western part of the town of Addison, Wisconsin
Addison, Wisconsin
Addison is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,341 at the 2000 Census. The unincorporated communities of Addison, Allenton, Aurora, Nenno, and Saint Anthony are located with the town...
in Washington County, Wisconsin. It is located on Wisconsin Highway 33 near its intersection with U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 41 is a north–south United States Highway that runs from Miami, Florida to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Until 1949, the part in southern Florida, from Naples to Miami, was U.S...
, and also on a line of the Canadian National Railway
Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
, parent company of the Wisconsin Central Ltd. railroad. Allenton has a post office with ZIP code 53002. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, its population was 823.
Education
- Allenton Elementary School, which is part of the School District of SlingerSchool District of Slinger-The School District of Slinger, Wisconsin:The School District of Slinger educates students from K4 through 12th grade residing in the southeastern Wisconsin municipalities of Slinger, Addison, St...
, is located in the community.
Economy
Brooks Stevens Design AssociatesBrooks Stevens Design Associates
Brooks Stevens, Inc., formally known as Brooks Stevens Design Associates and Brooks Stevens Design, is a product development firm headquartered in Allenton, Wisconsin. The firm also has an office in St. Paul, Minnesota...
, a product design firm, is based in Allenton, as is Zuern Building Products, a chain of lumber yards in Wisconsin.
Notable residents
- John ReiserJohn ReiserJohn Reiser was a race car driver and successful businessman from Wisconsin. He founded Triton Trailers in Hartford, Wisconsin. He later founded Reiser Enterprises in Denver, North Carolina, in which he furthered the career of his son Robbie. Robbie was the crew chief in the NASCAR Sprint Cup...
, Former general manager of Roush Racing NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race shops - Robbie ReiserRobbie ReiserRobbie Reiser is the general manager for Roush Fenway Racing. Reiser is the son of Alice and the late John Reiser, who served as general manager for Roush Racing's Busch and Craftsman Truck series race shops. Robbie is married to his wife Tracy, and has 3 children.- Racing career :Robbie started...
, Former NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver, Winston Cup championship crew chiefPit stopIn motorsports, a pit stop is where a racing vehicle stops in the pits during a race for refuelling, new tires, repairs, mechanical adjustments, a driver change, or any combination of the above...
, team manager at Roush Fenway Racing
Geography
Allenton is located at latitude 43.421 and longitude -88.341. The elevation is 958 feet. Allenton has an area of 1.446 mi2, all of it land. Allenton appears on the Allenton U.S. Geological Survey Map. Allenton is located in the 262 area code of southeast Wisconsin, and has been assigned the telephone prefix of 629, so that phone numbers in the area begin with 262-629.A notable geographic feature is the Rock River that cuts through the town.