Addison, Wisconsin (town)
Rural town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. Population 3,341 (2000); area 36.2 square miles. Includes communities such as Allenton and a mix of farmland, small business and recreational areas.
Addison is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a predominantly rural community whose recorded population was 3,341 at the 2000 census.
The town covers an area of 36.2 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau, with a landscape of farmland, woodlots and small residential clusters. Natural drainage and small streams influence property boundaries and local land use patterns.
Addison contains smaller settlements and neighborhoods, including the community of Allenton and other hamlets. These centers provide local shops, services and light industry while surrounding land remains largely agricultural and residential.
Local government is organized as a town board responsible for roads, zoning and ordinances typical of Wisconsin towns. Fire, emergency and library services are provided through a combination of town, volunteer and county arrangements; schools are part of regional districts serving the area.
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Economy and recreation
The town's economy blends family farms, agricultural support services, and small businesses that serve residents and nearby population centers. Outdoor recreation—hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and trail use—is a visible part of community life, and seasonal events often center on village hubs.
History and development
Settlement in Addison began during the nineteenth century amid waves of migration into southeastern Wisconsin. Over time the town has retained a rural character while experiencing measured growth and development concentrated near established villages and transportation routes.
Quick facts
- County: Washington County
- State: Wisconsin
- Country: United States
- Area: 36.2 square miles (land area reported by the census)
- Population (2000): 3,341 (figures from the U.S. Census Bureau)
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- geonames.usgs.gov : "US Board on Geographic Names"
- factfinder.census.gov : "American FactFinder"