Editing DeForest, Wisconsin (section)

==History==
The Village of DeForest, Wisconsin, traces its origins to 1854 when Isaac DeForest, a Belgian-American settler, arrived in the area and acquired extensive land holdings primarily for wheat farming. Recognizing the potential for community development, he platted the land in 1856, laying the foundation for the village that would bear his name. Despite initial success, the post-Civil War decline in wheat prices led DeForest to sell his land in 1868 and relocate to Kansas; however, the village retained his name and continued to grow.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Area History – DeForest Area Historical Society |url=http://deforesthistory.org/area-history/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234723/http://deforesthistory.org/area-history/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=August 20, 2018 |access-date=November 3, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>

The establishment of a post office and a station on the Madison-Portage Railway by 1872 further spurred DeForest's development, transforming it into a hub of commerce and transportation. Over time, the village evolved from its agricultural roots into a vibrant community that honors its heritage while embracing modern growth. 

Its name was long spelled "De Forest," but has since been changed to "DeForest."<ref>[https://www.census.gov/popest/geographic/boundary_changes/index.html Population Estimates Boundary Changes] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806133317/http://www.census.gov/popest/geographic/boundary_changes/index.html |date=August 6, 2010 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]], July 1, 2007.  Accessed 2008-11-05.</ref>