New London is a city in Outagamie and Waupaca counties

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, United States. Founded in 1851, 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 an annual

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Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week.St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Fest - New London, WI USA
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was developed as a registered breed by F. J. Pfeifer of New London. It was named the state dog in 1986.

History

For thousands of years, this area was occupied by successive

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cultures. Some were known as

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s, constructing a reported 72 earthworks near what is now Taylor Lake in the county, including many

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mounds. Their descendants included the

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, who lived here for thousands of years. In the Menominee language this place is known as ''Sakēmāēwataenoh'', meaning "mosquito place", likely due to its riverside location. The Menominee sold this land to the United States in the 1836

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, which saw over four million acres of land in Wisconsin sold after years of negotiation about how to accommodate the

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, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Brothertown peoples who were being removed from New York to Wisconsin. Following the treaty which made the land available for purchase, New London was established by European-American settlers in 1852 and was named after

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by Reeder Smith, a founder whose father was from there. Reeder Smith built the

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between Appleton and Stevens Point. New London became a lumber center and the terminus of steamboats plying the Wolf River from Oshkosh.

Geography

New London is located at (44.387142, -88.740140). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. New London sits on both the

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and Embarrass Rivers, making it a destination for boaters and fishermen.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 7,295 people, 3,038 households, and 1,903 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 3,310 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.2%

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, 0.2%

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, 0.7% Native American, 0.9%

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, 3.8% from

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, and 1.3% from two or more races.

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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

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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

of 2000, there were 7,085 people, 2,894 households, and 1,843 families residing in the city. The

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%

, 0.20%

, 0.45% Native American, 0.51%

, 0.01%

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, 1.28% from

, and 0.90% from two or more races.

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

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

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for the city was $18,153. About 3.8% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the

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, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Culture

Museums

The New London Public

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, 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.

Performing arts

The Wolf River Theatrical Troupe produces plays and productions throughout various sites in New London including Crystal Falls and the New London High School. 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

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s, festivals,

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s, and business places each summer.

Festivals and parades

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

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festivities are also scheduled that include Irish entertainment, an Irish

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, 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

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Recreation

Situated on both the Embarrass River and Wolf River, New London is a year-round fisherman's paradise with some of the earliest

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fishing in the state. New London is also a popular destination for river tubing,

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, and

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. Tube and

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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. 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

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extends 24 miles from Seymour, WI to New London, WI. The trail is used for snowmobiles, snowshoeing, 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.

Sturgeon Trail

The Sturgeon Trail, located in the Mukwa State Wildlife Area west of New London, Wisconsin, is a half mile paved trail along the Wolf River. During a short period of time, usually between late March and early May, sturgeon begin to swim upriver. Many swim close to shore looking for a place to spawn. During the summer months, the sturgeon trail is another great spot for fishing.

Education

The School District of New London consists of 7 learnings facilities as well as 3 other buildings. Two Parochial schools are also located in New London. Elementary Schools Parkview Elementary: Parkview Elementary, located on Werner-Allen Road, New London, Wisconsin, is the largest elementary school in the New London School District. Parkview offers grades 4k through 4th. Lincoln Elementary: Lincoln Elementary, located on East Washington Street, near downtown New London, teaches over 300 students annually. Lincoln offers grades 4k through 4th. Readfield Elementary: Readfield Elementary is located outside of New London in the Town of Readfield on Hwy 96. Readfield offers grades kindergarten through 4th. Sugarbush Elementary: Sugarbush Elementary is located north of New London on City Road WW. It is the smallest school in the New London School District. Sugar bush offers grades 4k through 4th. Middle/Intermediate School: New London Intermediate/Middle School is located on West Washington Street, New London. It serves over 700 students in grades 5th through 8th. High School: New London High School is located on Klatt Road, New London. It is the largest school in the New London School District with about 800 students. It offers grades 9th through 12th. Alternate Learning Catalyst Academy: Catalyst Academy is one of the New London School District's alternate learning options. It is located on South Shawno Street, New London. Next Generation Academy: The Next Generation Academy is another of New London's alternate learning options. It is located in the high school building on Klatt Road, New London. Parochial Schools: Emmanuel Lutheran School: Emmanuel Lutheran School is a private Christian school of the

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located on East Quincy Avenue, New London. It offers grades 4k through 8th. Most Precious Blood: Most Precious Blood (MPB) is a private Catholic school located on East Washington Street, New London. Most Precious Blood offers 3p through 5th.

Notable people

* Hannibal Dixon, Wisconsin politician and president of New London *

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, Wisconsin politician * 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 *

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, Chief Justice of the

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Supreme Court * Frank Lewis Nason, geologist *

Edward Nordman Edward Nordman (October 24, 1864 – January 20, 1939) was an American politician and farmer. Born in New London, Wisconsin, Nordman worked in construction and settled in Polar, Wisconsin. He taught school and farmed. He served as Langlade C ...

, Wisconsin politician * A. H. Pape, Wisconsin politician *

Hector H. Perry Hector H. Perry was a politician in North Dakota. 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. ...

, Chairman of the

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Democratic Party * Marcus Plant, educator * Dennis Sommers, baseball player *

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, Wisconsin State Treasurer

References

External links

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New London Tourism Commission
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