Thiensville, Wisconsin
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| Coordinates: 43°14′13″N 87°58′48″W / 43.23694°N 87.98°WCoordinates: 43°14′13″N 87°58′48″W / 43.23694°N 87.98°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ozaukee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 3,254 |
| • Density | 2,964.7/sq mi (1,144.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-79475[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1575351[1] |
Thiensville is a village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,254 at the 2000 census. It was founded by its namesake, John Henry Thien.
In July 2005, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Thiensville and neighboring Mequon 19th on its list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States.
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[edit] Geography
Thiensville is located at 43°14′13″N 87°58′48″W / 43.23694°N 87.98°W (43.236806, -87.979951).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (2.9 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it is land and 0.90% is water.
The village of Thiensville is completely surrounded by the larger city of Mequon.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,254 people, 1,503 households, and 933 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,964.7 people per square mile (1,142.2/km²). There were 1,570 housing units at an average density of 1,430.4 per square mile (551.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.56% White, 0.74% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.
There were 1,503 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the village the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,962, and the median income for a family was $69,286. Males had a median income of $46,088 versus $29,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $30,748. About 1.9% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
The community which later became Thiensville was first surveyed between 1834 and 1836, after the United States government removed Native Americans from the land. Weston built the first log cabin in the area, and became the area's first postmaster. Weston soon sold his land holdings to John Henry Thien.[4]
John Henry Thien (or Jochim Heinrich Thien), was a wealthy German immigrant who had stopped in Milwaukee after leaving Saxony with his wife. They set on finding a place to live in this new area, and journeyed north in 1842. They eventually settled along the Milwaukee River, where Thien purchased 148 acres (0.60 km2) of land and founded Thiensville that same year.
In 1846, the Wisconsin Territorial government formed the Town of Mequon, with its borders roughly including all of present-day Mequon and Thiensville. The first town meetings were held in Thien's home. Thiensville itself was incorporated as a village in 1910, with a population of 289.[5][6]
[edit] Attractions
Thiensville Park, along the Milwaukee river, hosts the "Family Fun Before the Fourth" every year, the Saturday before July 4. The park also hosts the town's annual Lion's Fest every June.
From May to October, a farmer’s market is held on Main Street every Tuesday, where fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers from area growers are sold.
Main Street, which runs the length of the village, is the site of the Thiensville business district, consisting of many historic buildings which have been converted into small shops and businesses.[7]
In November and December, Main Street is lit up with a beautiful light display for the Holiday Season.
[edit] Government
Thiensville is governed by a board of seven trustees and a village president. The List of the Village Presidents of Thiensville:[8]
| From | To | Village President |
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| 1910 | 1912 | John F. Gierach |
| 1912 | 1917 | John E. Mueller |
| 1917 | 1920 | Charles A. Maas |
| 1920 | 1922 | Charles Friedrich |
| 1922 | 1927 | Charles A. Maas |
| 1927 | 1935 | Julius W. Schaefer |
| 1935 | 1945 | Dr. Alfred H. Carthaus |
| 1945 | 1955 | Theodore O. Liebscher |
| 1955 | 1959 | Harold H. Roethel |
| 1959 | 1961 | Edward Langley |
| 1961 | 1967 | Theodore O. Liebscher |
| 1967 | 1968 | William T. Flynn |
| 1968 | 1971 | Richard R. Sitman |
| 1971 | 1977 | Ned A. Kellner |
| 1977 | 1987 | Robert C. Warber |
| 1987 | 1987 | William C. Roselle |
| 1987 | 1989 | Donald A. Molyneux |
| 1989 | 1991 | John V. Kitzke |
| 1991 | 1995 | Roy Wetzel |
| 1995 | 2006 | Donald A. Molyneux |
| 2006 | present | Karl V. Hertz |
[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 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Anzia et al., History of Thiensville, Village of Thiensville. 1976
- ^ http://www.mtchamber.org/visitors.cfm?id=4
- ^ http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/history/ThiensvilleVillageHall&FD.htm
- ^ http://www.ozaukeetourism.com/Muni/Thiensville.htm
- ^ History of Thiensville Book Committee, (2010), Village of Thiensville Centennial celebrates 100 years, 1910-2010, Thiensville, Wisconsin
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