Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
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| Coordinates: 43°1′0″N 89°49′50″W / 43.016667°N 89.83056°WCoordinates: 43°1′0″N 89°49′50″W / 43.016667°N 89.83056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village |
| • President | Alan Downs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 1,276 ft (328 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 945/sq mi (398/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP | 53517 |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-08500[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582838[1] |
| Website | http://www.bluemoundswi.govoffice2.com/ |
Blue Mounds is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village had a population of 708.[2] The population was estimated at 766 in 2009.[3] The village is adjacent to the Town of Blue Mounds, and although in a rural area, is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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[edit] Geography
Blue Mounds is located 25 miles (40 km) west of Madison in Dane County near its border with Iowa County. The village is near Brigam Park, the Cave of the Mounds, and Blue Mound State Park, the highest point in southern Wisconsin.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.8 square miles (1.9 km²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 708 residents, 289 occupied housing units, and 201 families residing in the village. The population density was 938.4 people per square mile (364.5/km²). There were 297 housing units at an average density of 393.6 per square mile (152.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.88% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 289 households out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% 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 2.90.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 39.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $45,568, and the median income for a family was $52,895. Males had a median income of $37,574 versus $25,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $25,895. About 1.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.
New development was begun in 2006 which added more housing units and a commercial area to the community. The industrial park has grown to include a half-dozen businesses ranging from farm fertilizer to high-tech prototyping.
[edit] Recreation
The Military Ridge State Trail, a 39-mile (63 km) bicycle trail built on a former railroad right-of-way, runs through the Village of Blue Mounds.
Each year the village is the starting point for the Horribly Hilly Hundreds bike ride along area roads which ends in a long, tough climb to the top of Blue Mound State Park. Riders can choose either a 100K or 200K course. The ride is held the Saturday before Father's Day and begins at 6 a. m. for 200K riders and 7 a.m. for 100K riders.
Starting in 2010 the Village of Blue Mounds began being a food stop on the 100K route for the annual Centurion race, which starts and ends in Middleton, Wisconsin. All the 100K racers can either stop and get something to eat or grab it as they zoom through downtown.
The Festival of the Mounds, held in September, includes a chicken wing cook-off, softball tournament, chicken barbecue, and bands. This event takes place at Mounds View Park in Blue Mounds.
The Step Into The Past Rendezvous, sponsored by the Blue Mounds Area Historical Society, is held each October. It includes tepees, wall tents, a period weapons display, demonstrations of spinning and tanning, a tomahawk throw, and a candy cannon for children.
Each winter nearby Blue Mound State Park holds a Candlelight Ski and Hike the first Saturdays of both January and February.
[edit] Attractions
Local tourist attractions include Blue Mound State Park; the Cave of the Mounds, a National Natural Landmark; Tyrol Basin Ski and Snowboard Area; and Little Norway, a living museum devoted to the region's Norwegian influence. The Blue Mounds Fort historical site is just south of the village but not currently easily accessible.
[edit] Notable residents and natives
- Billy Adams, Governor of Colorado
- Ebenezer Brigham, first permanent white settler in Dane County
- Mike Wilkinson, professional basketball player
[edit] References
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b c "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Population Finder, United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jan 2 2010.
[edit] External links
- Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
- Tyrol Basin Ski and Snowboard Area
- Little Norway
- Friends of Blue Mound State Park
- Horribly Hilly Hundreds
- Blue Mounds Area Historical Society
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