History
The person recorded as first owning the land on which Rosholt sits is Gottlieb Stanbly. Stanbly received four parcels directly from the U.S. Government on May 10, 1858 because he was a veteran. Gottlieb Stanbly sold the land to Theodor Stanbly in 1861 for $430 when Gottlieb left the area to fight in the Civil War. Theodor sold the land to Jens Rasmussen in 1867 for $400. Rasmussen created a millpond by damming Flume Creek, and built a water-driven feed mill sometime between 1867 and 1881. John Gilbert (J.G.) Rosholt built the first sawmill in town on the east end of the millpond in 1884, after making a deal to share water rights with Rasmussen. J.G. Rosholt's first mill burned in 1901, but it was rebuilt later that year and into 1902. The first survey and platting of Rosholt was done on June 1, 1903 at J.G. Rosholt's request. Rosholt was incorporated in 1907 and was named after J.G. Rosholt, who was elected the first village president on April 7, 1908.Geography
Rosholt is located at (44.630421, -89.307414). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water.Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 506 people, 208 households, and 136 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 227 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.4% White, 1.4% Native American, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population. There were 208 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 518 people, 198 households, and 135 families living in the village. The population density was 487.1 people per square mile (188.7/km2). There were 212 housing units at an average density of 199.3 per square mile (77.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.65% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.77% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population. There were 198 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% wereSpecial events
Rosholt hosts the Portage County/Rosholt/The Worlds Fair every Labor Day weekend on their fairgrounds, which attracts all ages with games, food, carnival rides, animal showings, bands, and the slow-pitch softball tournament. The fair park also hosts annually the Rosholt Fireworks on the Fourth of July, Good Times in the Pines, The Thresheree, and a Blue Grass Festival.Gallery
See also
* List of villages in WisconsinReferences
External links
* {{authority control Villages in Portage County, Wisconsin Villages in Wisconsin