Green Lake, Wisconsin
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Green Lake is a city in Green Lake County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 1,100 at the 2000 census. The city is located on the north side of Big Green Lake
. The city of Green Lake is the county seat for the county of Green Lake. The Town of Green Lake
is located on the south side of Big Green Lake, opposite the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.2 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (14.20%) is water. Green Lake is the second deepest inland lake in Wisconsin (Wazee Lake), measuring 239 feet deep at its greatest depth, but is the deepest natural inland lake in the state of Wisconsin.
of 2000, there were 1,100 people, 523 households, and 300 families residing in the city. The population density
was 787.2 people per square mile (303.4/km²). There were 732 housing units at an average density of 523.8 per square mile (201.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.91% White, 0.18% Black or African American
, 0.09% Native American, 0.27% from other races
, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 523 households out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples
living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.71.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,435, and the median income for a family was $49,091. Males had a median income of $31,591 versus $23,917 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,444. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
Green Lake is also is home to several parks for public enjoyment.
The area is very pristine and quaint. The small town has a number of shops and restaurants that serve Green Lake fish. Also in Green Lake is the Green Lake Conference Center, which was founded by the American Baptist Churches USA
in 1943. Also near the conference center is the Golf Courses of Lawsonia, built on the former estate of Victor F. Lawson, the owner and publisher of the Chicago Daily News
.
The Dartford Cemetery, located in Green Lake, has been a focus of reported paranormal activity in the area. Some visitors to the cemetery claim to have been tripped by ghosts or "pushed off" the mausoleum when sitting or standing on it, even seeing apparitions of child victims who died of a disease (possibly polio) or a Native American chief. These sightings and experiences have been featured in the episode "Legend Trippers" of the Discovery Channel
's A Haunting
series.
Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Green Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 19,105. Its county seat is Green Lake. The center of population of Wisconsin is located in Green Lake County in the city of Markesan.-Geography:...
, 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...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,100 at the 2000 census. The city is located on the north side of Big Green Lake
Big Green Lake
Green Lake — also known as Big Green Lake — is a lake in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, USA.The lake has a maximum depth of , making it the deepest natural inland lake in Wisconsin. It is also has a larger volume of water than any other inland lake in Wisconsin...
. The city of Green Lake is the county seat for the county of Green Lake. The Town of Green Lake
Green Lake (town), Wisconsin
Green Lake is a town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,258 at the 2000 census. The town is located on the south side of Green Lake, opposite the City of Green Lake, which is located on the north side...
is located on the south side of Big Green Lake, opposite the city.
Geography
Green Lake is located at 43°50′33"N 88°57′28"W (43.842675, -88.957813). It is near the towns of Princeton and Ripon, and is approximately 30 minutes west of Fond du Lac.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.2 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (14.20%) is water. Green Lake is the second deepest inland lake in Wisconsin (Wazee Lake), measuring 239 feet deep at its greatest depth, but is the deepest natural inland lake in the state of Wisconsin.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,100 people, 523 households, and 300 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 787.2 people per square mile (303.4/km²). There were 732 housing units at an average density of 523.8 per square mile (201.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.91% White, 0.18% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Native American, 0.27% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
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of any race.
There were 523 households out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% 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, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.71.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,435, and the median income for a family was $49,091. Males had a median income of $31,591 versus $23,917 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 $20,444. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
Tourism
Green Lake is known for its fishing and recreational tourist community during the summer months. Area activities include camping, biking, fishing, hiking, golfing, swimming, and boating. Motorized water sports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, and tubing are also prevalent. As are sports like sailing, canoeing, and kayaking.Green Lake is also is home to several parks for public enjoyment.
- Deacon Mills Park is located on South Lawson Drive at the Marina and has a band shell, picnic facilities, and ice skating in the winter.
- Highknocker Park is located in downtown Green lake and had a baseball field and playground equipment.
- Friday Club Park is also located downtown and has public tennis courts and a fishing area.
- Hattie Sherwood Park is located on the noth lakeshore and has a sand swimming beach, a pier, and a camping area.
- Sunset Park us located on the east end of Green Lake and has a boat launch, swimming beach, picnic area and pier.
The area is very pristine and quaint. The small town has a number of shops and restaurants that serve Green Lake fish. Also in Green Lake is the Green Lake Conference Center, which was founded by the American Baptist Churches USA
American Baptist Churches USA
The American Baptist Churches USA is a Baptist Christian denomination within the United States. The denomination maintains headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The organization is usually considered mainline, although varying theological and mission emphases may be found among its...
in 1943. Also near the conference center is the Golf Courses of Lawsonia, built on the former estate of Victor F. Lawson, the owner and publisher of the Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News
The Chicago Daily News was an afternoon daily newspaper published between 1876 and 1978 in Chicago, Illinois.-History:The Daily News was founded by Melville E. Stone, Percy Meggy, and William Dougherty in 1875 and began publishing early the next year...
.
The Dartford Cemetery, located in Green Lake, has been a focus of reported paranormal activity in the area. Some visitors to the cemetery claim to have been tripped by ghosts or "pushed off" the mausoleum when sitting or standing on it, even seeing apparitions of child victims who died of a disease (possibly polio) or a Native American chief. These sightings and experiences have been featured in the episode "Legend Trippers" of the Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
's A Haunting
A Haunting
A Haunting is an American paranormal docudrama anthology television series that originally aired from October 28, 2005 to November 9, 2007 on the Discovery Channel. The program features narrations, interviews, and dramatic re-enactments based on various accounts of paranormal experiences at...
series.