New London, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
New London is a city in Outagamie
and Waupaca
Counties in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. 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. The American Water Spaniel
was developed as a registered breed by Dr. F.J. Pfeifer of New London. 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.
, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.7 km²), of which, 5.6 square miles (14.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.06%) is water. New London sits on both the Wolf
and Embarrass Rivers
making it a destination for boaters and fishermen.
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.
, which was founded in 1917, contains exhibits on local and natural history
and Native American
and world cultures. Five historic buildings can be toured at the Heritage Historical Village, which includes a railroad museum.
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 fair
s, festivals, rodeo
s, and business places each summer.
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.
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. 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".
, New London is a year-round fisherman's paradise with some of the earliest walleye
fishing in the state. New London is also a popular destination for river tubing
, canoeing
, and camping
. Tube and canoe
rentals with a shuttle service are available on the scenic Little Wolf River four miles west of town. The par-70 Shamrock Heights Golf and Supper Club has 18 holes of both traditional and links style.
), a transportation department building, a grounds department shop, and an administrative office.
Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Outagamie is a county in the northeast region of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its county seat is Appleton. As of the 2009 census estimate, its population was 177,155....
and Waupaca
Waupaca County, Wisconsin
-Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 51,731 people, 19,863 households, and 13,884 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 22,508 housing units at an average density of...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of 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...
. The population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. The city has a Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick , the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of :Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion , the Eastern...
Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week. The American Water Spaniel
American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel, , is a breed of spaniel which is one of a small number of breeds originating in the United States. Developed in the state of Wisconsin during the 19th century from a number of other breeds, including the Irish and English Water Spaniels. The breed was saved by Dr. Fred J...
was developed as a registered breed by Dr. F.J. Pfeifer of New London. 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.
Geography
New London is located at 44°23′14"N 88°44′25"W (44.387142, -88.740140). According to the United States Census BureauUnited 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 5.7 square miles (14.7 km²), of which, 5.6 square miles (14.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.06%) is water. New London sits on both the Wolf
Wolf River (Fox River)
The Wolf River, long, is one of the two National Scenic Rivers in Wisconsin, along with the St. Croix River. The scenic portion is long. It rises in the north woods of the state, with the northernmost fork stemming from Pine Lake in Forest County. The river then flows south through Langlade and...
and Embarrass Rivers
Embarrass River (Wisconsin)
The Embarrass River of Wisconsin is a tributary of the Wolf River.The Embarrass River has 3 branches, the south branch originates near Eland and passes by Tigerton, the middle branch originates in southern Langlade and the northern branch passes by Bowler, Tilleda and Leopolis...
making it a destination for boaters and fishermen.
Transportation
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WIS 54 travels east to Green Bay Green Bay, Wisconsin Green Bay is a city in and the county seat of Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located at the head of Green Bay, a sub-basin of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Fox River. It has an elevation of above sea level and is located north of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 United States Census,... , and west to Waupaca Waupaca, Wisconsin Waupaca is a city in Waupaca County in the state of Wisconsin. The population was 5,676 at the 2000 census. The city is believed to be named after Sam Waupaca of the Potowatomi tribe.... . |
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WIS 15 travels east to Appleton Appleton, Wisconsin Appleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 78,086 at the 2010 census... . |
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 7,085 people, 2,894 households, and 1,843 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 1,265.5 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
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 0.90% 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
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, 10.4% 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
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 $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.
Museums
The New London Public MuseumMuseum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
, which was founded in 1917, contains exhibits on local and natural history
Natural history
Natural history is the scientific research of plants or animals, leaning more towards observational rather than experimental methods of study, and encompasses more research published in magazines than in academic journals. Grouped among the natural sciences, natural history is the systematic study...
and Native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
and world cultures. Five historic buildings can be toured at the Heritage Historical Village, which includes a railroad museum.
Performing arts
The Wolf River Theatrical Troupe produces plays and productions at the Wolf River Theatre downtown. A professional western stunt showWild West Shows
Wild West Shows were traveling vaudeville performances in the United States and Europe. The first and prototypical wild west show was Buffalo Bill's, formed in 1883 and lasting until 1913...
called "Whips, Garters, and Guns Wild West Review" performed by movie stunt performers
Stunt performer
A stuntman, or daredevil is someone who performs dangerous stunts, often as a career.These stunts are sometimes rigged so that they look dangerous while still having safety mechanisms, but often they are as dangerous as they appear to be...
has its home in New London. Its performances are also held in other cities at fair
Fair
A fair or fayre is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. It is normally of the essence of a fair that it is temporary; some last only an afternoon while others may ten weeks. ...
s, festivals, rodeo
Rodeo
Rodeo is a competitive sport which arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain, Mexico, and later the United States, Canada, South America and Australia. It was based on the skills required of the working vaqueros and later, cowboys, in what today is the western United States,...
s, and business places each summer.
Festivals and parades
Shamrock Club of Wisconsin
The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin is the oldest and largest Irish American membership organization in the State of Wisconsin. It was founded on March 17, 1960, in Milwaukee...
of New Dublin, as the town is renamed "New Dublin" for the week. Weeknight Irish
Culture of Ireland
This article is about the modern culture of Ireland and the Irish people. It includes customs and traditions, language, music, art, literature, folklore, cuisine and sport associated with Ireland and Irish people today. However, the culture of the people living in Ireland is not homogeneous...
festivities are also scheduled that include Irish entertainment, an Irish Ceili, Finnegan's wake
Wake (ceremony)
A wake is a ceremony associated with death. Traditionally, a wake takes place in the house of the deceased, with the body present; however, modern wakes are often performed at a funeral home. In the United States and Canada it is synonymous with a viewing...
, and Irish caroling. Corned beef and cabbage is served in local restaurants that week too.
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. 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
Nativity scene
A nativity scene, manger scene, krippe, crèche, or crib, is a depiction of the birth of Jesus as described in the gospels of Matthew and Luke...
, and a "Santa
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
Land".
Recreation
Situated on both the Embarrass River and Wolf RiverWolf River (Fox River)
The Wolf River, long, is one of the two National Scenic Rivers in Wisconsin, along with the St. Croix River. The scenic portion is long. It rises in the north woods of the state, with the northernmost fork stemming from Pine Lake in Forest County. The river then flows south through Langlade and...
, New London is a year-round fisherman's paradise with some of the earliest walleye
Walleye
Walleye is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European pikeperch...
fishing in the state. New London is also a popular destination for river tubing
Tubing (recreation)
Tubing is a recreational activity where an individual rides on top of an inner tube, either on water, snow, or through the air. The tubes themselves are also known as "donuts" or "biscuits" due to their shape.-Water:Tubing on water generally consists of two forms: towed and free-floating, also...
, canoeing
Canoeing
Canoeing is an outdoor activity that involves a special kind of canoe.Open canoes may be 'poled' , sailed, 'lined and tracked' or even 'gunnel-bobbed'....
, and camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
. Tube and canoe
Canoe
A canoe or Canadian canoe is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes are usually pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be decked over A canoe (North American English) or Canadian...
rentals with a shuttle service are available on the scenic Little Wolf River four miles west of town. The par-70 Shamrock Heights Golf and Supper Club has 18 holes of both traditional and links style.
Education
The School District of New London comprises 10 buildings: four elementary schools, one middle school/intermediate school, one high school, (New London High SchoolNew London High School (Wisconsin)
New London High School is a public 9-12 High School Located in New London, Wisconsin.NLHS students come from the New London Middle School which is served by the following K-5 grade schools :*Lincoln Grade School*Parkview Grade School...
), a transportation department building, a grounds department shop, and an administrative office.
Notable residents and natives
- Friedrich (Fritz) Bernegger Founder of what became the Hillshire FarmHillshire FarmHillshire Farm is a brand of meat products marketed and owned by Sara Lee. The company was founded in 1934, and was purchased by Sara Lee in 1971. Friedrich Bernegger, born in Austria, started the business at the facility in New London, Wisconsin....
brand - Robert Gerald LorgeRobert Gerald LorgeRobert Gerald Lorge is an American lawyer and politician. He is Managing Partner of Lorge & Lorge Law Firm. Lorge was the 2006 Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, running against the incumbent Democrat Herb Kohl. Kohl won the election with almost 70% of the vote...
, Wisconsin politician - Robert F. MorneauRobert F. MorneauRobert Fealey Morneau is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He currently serves as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay.-Biography:...
, Roman Catholic bishop - Mary MullarkeyMary Mullarkey-Biography:Mullarkey was born on September 28, 1943 to John and Isabelle Mullarkey in New London, Wisconsin. She would attend St. Norbert College and Harvard Law School. On July 24, 1971 she married Thomas E. Korson.-Career:...
, Chief Justice of the ColoradoColoradoColorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
Supreme Court - Hector H. PerryHector H. Perry-Biography:Perry was born on August 20, 1876 in New London, Wisconsin to Ebenezer P. and Caroline J. Perry. He would go on to work in real estate and become a lawyer. In 1900, he married Jennie H. Monty.-Political career:...
, Chairman of the North DakotaNorth DakotaNorth Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
Democratic Party - Marcus PlantMarcus PlantMarcus L. Plant was an American law professor and athletic administrator.Plant was born in New London, Wisconsin. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Lawrence College in 1932 and 1934. e worked as a school teacher for two years before enrolling at the University of Michigan Law School...
, educator - Dennis SommersDennis SommersDennis James Sommers is a retired American professional baseball catcher, manager and coach. A left-handed batter who threw right-handed, Sommers stood tall and weighed...
, baseball player - Jack VoightJack VoightJack C. Voight is a Wisconsin insurance agent and a former State Treasurer of Wisconsin. He is a member of the Republican Party....
, Wisconsin State Treasurer - Ghost Rider (comics)Ghost Rider (comics)Ghost Rider is the name of several fictional supernatural antiheroes appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel had previously used the name for a Western character whose name was later changed to Night Rider and subsequently to Phantom Rider.The first supernatural Ghost Rider is...
, Superhero
External links
- New London Tourism Commission official guide
- St. Patrick's Day Festivities in New London
- New London Public Library