Editing Campbellsport, Wisconsin

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| official_name      = Campbellsport, Wisconsin
| settlement_type    = [[Village (United States)|Village]]
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| motto              = "It Takes a Village"

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'''Campbellsport''' is a village in [[Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin|Fond du Lac County]], [[Wisconsin]], United States. The population was 1,907 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].

It is situated in the rolling hills of the Northern Kettle Moraine in Southeastern Wisconsin and is located on State Highway 67, between US Highways 41 and 45. 

==Overview==
The village was named after Stuart Campbell, an early settler.<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA50|year=1908|page=50}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=23842|title= Profile for Campbellsport, Wisconsin, WI|publisher= ePodunk |access-date=July 21, 2012}}</ref> It was also called '''Campbell's Port''' or '''West New Cassel'''.<ref>[http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.WFFdLCentDir "Village of West New Cassel directory", ''Centennial 1876 directory of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, containing full directories of Fond du Lac, Ripon, Waupun, Brandon, Oakfield, New Cassel, Calvary, St. Cloud, Dundee, Calumet, Rosendale and other centers of trade and all the farming portion of Fond du Lac County; each in a department by itself, arranged in alphabetical order, and contained in one closely printed volume'' Fond du Lac:  M. G. Tousley & Co., 1876; pp. 218-220]</ref> Campbellsport was incorporated in 1902, absorbing the older nearby village of [[New Cassel, Wisconsin|New Cassel]].

The Milwaukee River flows through the east side of village and a discontinued railroad line is now a recreational trail, on the west side of the community. The local public school system serves the village as well as a large number of surrounding townships, the middle school and high school are located in Campbellsport, and the two elementary schools are located in Campbellsport and Eden. The area also has three private elementary schools, and busing is available to two private high schools in Fond du Lac.

Campbellsport has a well-equipped volunteer Fire Department that also operates an EMT ambulance service for the surrounding area. There is one medical clinic, a chiropractor and two dental offices in the village. There are currently two village parks and a growing library. The library provides computers and wireless internet services. The Campbellsport Athletic Association offers a summer program of activities for the youth of the area.

In 2008, the [[Fond du Lac County Jane Doe|body of a female was discovered]] near Campbellsport. The identity of the individual found remained a mystery until 2021, when she was identified as Amy Yeary.<ref name="nightmare">{{cite web |last=Rodewald |first=Adam |date=August 5, 2013 |title=Unidentified murder victim a 'total nightmare' case for detectives |url=http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20130804/FON019804/308040064/Unidentified-murder-victim-total-nightmare-case-detectives |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714184728/http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20130804/FON019804/308040064/Unidentified-murder-victim-total-nightmare-case-detectives |archive-date=July 14, 2015 |access-date=April 18, 2014}}</ref><ref name="baffles">{{cite news |date=August 1, 2013 |title=Cold Cases: Wisconsin Jane Doe baffles detective |agency=Wisconsin Rapids Tribune |url=http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/article/20130801/WRT019804/308010354/Cold-Cases-Wisconsin-Jane-Doe-baffles-detective-video- |url-status=dead |access-date=July 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727214821/http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/article/20130801/WRT019804/308010354/Cold-Cases-Wisconsin-Jane-Doe-baffles-detective-video- |archive-date=July 27, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2021 |title=Fond du Lac Jane Doe from 2008 identified as Rockford woman |url=https://www.fox6now.com/news/fond-du-lac-county-jane-doe |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=FOX6 News Milwaukee |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Geography==
Campbellsport is located at {{coord|43|35|51|N|88|16|50|W|type:city}} (43.597538, -88.280600).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|1.35|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|1.33|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref> However, the [[Milwaukee River]] flows just east of the village.<ref name="generalinfo"/>

==Parks and Recreation==
Campbellsport has two main parks: Fireman's Park located on the West end of town, and Columbus Parc located on the East end of town. The Eisenbahn State Trail also travels through the village.

The Campbellsport Athletic Association (CAA) acts as the greater Campbellsport community's recreation department.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Athletics - Campbellsport Athletic Association - United States |url=https://www.campbellsportathleticassociation.com/ |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=caa |language=en}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| align = left
| 1880 = 319
| 1910 = 650
| 1920 = 730
| 1930 = 789
| 1940 = 1094
| 1950 = 1254
| 1960 = 1472
| 1970 = 1681
| 1980 = 1740
| 1990 = 1732
| 2000 = 1913
| 2010 = 2016
| 2020 = 1907
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name=www.census.gov>{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=July 9, 2024}}</ref> there were 1,907 people, and 776 households. The [[population density]]
was {{convert|1433.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 800 housing units at an average density of {{convert|601.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}.
The racial makeup of the village was 95.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]],
0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]],
0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]]
or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.2% of the population.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 18, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,016 people, 763 households, and 504 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1515.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 823 housing units at an average density of {{convert|618.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 763 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 40.8 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,913 people, 710 households, and 474 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was 1,642.0 people per square mile (631.3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 736 housing units at an average density of 631.7 per square mile (242.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the village was 98.95% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.05% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.58% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 710 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,740, and the median income for a family was $53,833. Males had a median income of $35,897 versus $22,652 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $18,622. About 2.3% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 24.9% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
The village is run by a board of trustees.<ref name="boardoftrustees"/> At the county level, Campbellsport is represented by Joseph W. Koch.<ref name="countybos">{{cite web |url=http://www.fdlco.wi.gov/Index.aspx?page=577&recordid=72 |title=Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin: County Board Supervisors |access-date=May 30, 2010 |author=Fond du Lac County |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501181039/http://www.fdlco.wi.gov/Index.aspx?page=577&recordid=72 |archive-date=May 1, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the [[Wisconsin State Legislature]], the village is represented by [[Daniel LeMahieu]] (R-59th District) in the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]],<ref name="wga">{{cite web |url=http://www.legis.state.wi.us/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=assembly&district=59 |title=Wisconsin State Legislature |access-date=May 30, 2010 |author=Wisconsin State Legislature}}</ref> and [[Duey Stroebel]] (R-20th District) in the [[Wisconsin State Senate]].<ref name="wisenate">{{cite web |url=http://www.legis.state.wi.us/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=senate&district=20 |title=Wisconsin State Legislature |access-date=May 30, 2010 |author=Wisconsin State Legislature}}</ref> At the national level, Campbellsport is represented by Congressman [[Glenn Grothman]] (R-WI 6th District),<ref name="ushouse">{{cite web |url=http://petri.house.gov/about.shtml |title=Congressman Tom Petri, Representing Wisconsin's 6th District |access-date=May 30, 2010 |author=United States House of Representatives |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530102159/http://petri.house.gov/about.shtml |archive-date=May 30, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and Senators [[Ron Johnson]] (R-WI), and [[Tammy Baldwin]] (D-WI).<ref name="tammybaldwin">{{Cite web |title=Home - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin |url=https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/ |access-date=January 23, 2023 |website=www.baldwin.senate.gov |language=en}}</ref>

==Education==
Campbellsport is served by the Campbellsport School District.<ref name="csd">{{cite web |url=http://www.csd.k12.wi.us/ |title=Campbellsport School District |access-date=May 30, 2010 |date=May 19, 2010|author=Campbellsport School District}}</ref> The schools serving Campbellsport are
Campbellsport Elementary School,<ref name="ces">{{cite web |url=http://www.csd.k12.wi.us/campelem/ |title=Campbellsport Elementary Home - Campbellsport School District |access-date=May 30, 2010 |author=Campbellsport Elementary School |date=March 6, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522015723/http://www.csd.k12.wi.us/campelem/ |archive-date=May 22, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Campbellsport Junior High School,<ref name="cjhs">{{cite web |url=http://www.csd.k12.wi.us/juniorhigh/ |title=Junior High Home - Campbellsport School District |access-date=May 30, 2010 |author=Campbellsport Junior High School |date=April 25, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522015758/http://www.csd.k12.wi.us/juniorhigh/ |archive-date=May 22, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and [[Campbellsport High School]].<ref name="chs">{{cite web |url=http://www.csd.k12.wi.us/Highschool/ |title=High School Home - Campbellsport School District |access-date=May 30, 2010 |author=Campbellsport High School |date=May 27, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522020241/http://www.csd.k12.wi.us/Highschool/ |archive-date=May 22, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Transportation==
Campbellsport is located on [[Wisconsin State Highway 67]] between [[U.S. Route 41 in Wisconsin|U.S. Route 41]] and [[U.S. Route 45 in Wisconsin|U.S. Route 45]].<ref name="generalinfo">{{cite web |url=http://www.campbellsportgov.com/web/guest/generalInfo |title=Village of Campbellsport - General Info |access-date=May 30, 2010 |author=Village of Campbellsport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128224053/http://www.campbellsportgov.com/web/guest/generalInfo |archive-date=November 28, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2012, three teenagers were killed in a car crash in Campbellsport. The crash became the subject of a [[YouTube]] documentary, part of a teenage driving safety campaign.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fox6now.com/2012/02/05/two-people-killed-in-accident-in-fond-du-lac-county/|title=Three Campbellsport H.S. students killed, six hurt in crash|access-date=July 15, 2020 |author=Ben Handelman, Cary Doctor|date=February 5, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2015/04/28/speak-slow/26537459/|title=Parents speak of losing their daughters in chilling crash video|access-date=July 15, 2020 |author=Sharon Roznik}}</ref>

==Notable people==
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* [[L. J. Fellenz]], Wisconsin State Senator and lawyer, attended school in Campbellsport.<ref>[http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/WI/WI-idx?type=turn&entity=WI.WIBlueBk1929.p0552&id=WI.WIBlueBk1929&isize=text Wisconsin Blue Book]</ref>
* [[Glenn Grothman]], Wisconsin State Senator and member of the [[United States House of Representatives]], lived in Campbellsport.<ref>[https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2013/legislators/senate/891 Wisconsin State Legislator-Senator Glenn Grothman]</ref>
* [[Ignatius Klotz]], Wisconsin politician and farmer, lived in Campbellsport.<ref>'Ignatius Klotz Died Monday Was Prominrnt In Politics For Many Years,' '''Campbellsport News,''' February 23, 1911</ref>
* Roman Catholic bishop [[Salvador Albert Schlaefer Berg]] was born in Campbellsport.<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bschbe.html Salvador Albert Schaefer Berg]</ref>
* [[Alfred Van De Zande]], Wisconsin State Representative, was born in Campbellport.<ref>'Wisconsin Blue Book 1946,' Biographical Sketch of Alfred Van De Zande, pg. 45</ref>
* [[H. Albert Wrucke]], Wisconsin State Representative and businessman, lived in Campsbellsport.<ref>'Wisconsin Blue Book,' Biographical Sketch of H. Albert Wrucke, pg. 221</ref>
* [[Murder of Amy Yeary|Amy Yeary]], a previously unidentified murder victim whose remains were found in 2008. She was identified in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Elise |first1=Cayleigh |title=Fond du Lac Jane Doe |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DLjF-yNhlk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131041248/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DLjF-yNhlk |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 31, 2018 |website=YouTube |access-date=August 5, 2019}}</ref> 
* [[Casey A. Soyk]], Bassist of hardcore band, Harms Way, lived in Campbellsport.<ref>[https://www.harmsway13.com/]</ref>
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==See also==
* [[List of villages in Wisconsin]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Campbellsport, Wisconsin}}
* [http://campbellsport.govoffice.com Village of Campbellsport]
* [http://www.campbellsportchamber.org Campbellsport Area Chamber of Commerce]
* Sanborn fire insurance maps: [http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/3486 1894] [http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/3483 1900] [http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/3489 1910] [http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/3493 1919]

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