55-574: The Lake Country DockHounds are a professional baseball team based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin , that plays in the American Association of Professional Baseball , an official Partner League of Major League Baseball . The DockHounds played their first season in 2022, becoming the first professional sports team in Waukesha County . On March 3, 2020, Blue Ribbon Baseball, LLC received approval from
110-506: A bypass was built which goes around Lac La Belle to the north. Highway 67 runs from Beloit to Chillton . Interstate 94 provides access to Madison and Milwaukee . Amtrak 's Empire Builder and Borealis passenger trains passes through Oconomowoc, but they do not stop. The nearest Amtrak train station is Milwaukee Intermodal . Freight rail service is provided by Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) . Oconomowoc has previously had intercity passenger rail and commuter rail service at
165-610: A city in 1865, and by 1880 it had a population of 3,000. In August 1899 a professional golf tournament hosted by the Oconomowoc Country Club was won by Harry Turpie . In 2003, Oconomowoc acquired Pabst Farms from the Town of Summit. Pabst Farms, which had previously been owned by the Pabst family, is being developed as a mixture of commercial and residential property. On April 2, 2008, a gas line exploded just west of downtown, destroying
220-755: A former general Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers and MLB All-star), and Tim Neubert. The American Association, following the 2020 season, saw the departure of the St. Paul Saints to join Minor League Baseball and become the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins . They also saw the folding of the Texas AirHogs . The Kane County Cougars joined the league, leaving them with 11 teams. The Houston Apollos of
275-558: A passion for education that led to the establishment of many schools as well as staunch support for abolitionism. They were mostly members of the Congregationalist Church , though some were Episcopalian . Due to the second Great Awakening some converted to Methodism , and others became Baptists before moving to what is now Waukesha County. Waukesha, like much of Wisconsin , would be culturally very continuous with early New England culture for most of its early history, before
330-637: A schoolhouse. The first passenger train from Milwaukee arrived in Oconomowoc on December 14, 1854, as part of the Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad Company's rapidly expanding Milwaukee & Mississippi line. In the 1870s, Oconomowoc started to become a summer resort town for wealthy families from the Midwest. Large houses were established around the town's lakes, particularly Oconomowoc Lake and Lac La Belle . The population grew so much that Oconomowoc incorporated as
385-554: Is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin , United States. The name was derived from Coo-no-mo-wauk, the Potawatomi term for "waterfall." The population was 18,203 at the 2020 census . The city is partially adjacent to the Town of Oconomowoc and near the village of Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin . Before 1700, this region was inhabited by Potawatomi peoples descended from Woodland Indians known as " mound builders ". There are also reports that
440-459: Is not limited to national politics. The county rejects Democrats at the state and local level as well. It last supported a Democrat for governor in 1974, one of only five times it did so in the 20th century even though it was known to support Progressive candidates in the 1930s and 1940s. It is split between 10 state assembly districts, all but one of which are held by Republicans, and six state senate districts, all held by Republicans. In much of
495-646: Is supervised by the Airport Commission. The Department of Emergency Preparedness encompasses Waukesha County Communications, providing 9-1-1 dispatch services to the majority of the county, Waukesha County Emergency Management, and Waukesha County Radio Services, providing technical and maintenance support to the countywide trunked radio system (OASIS) and 9-1-1 centers. The Bridges Library System works in partnership with 16 public libraries in Waukesha County to cooperatively provide library services. This includes
550-474: Is the last time that a Democratic presidential candidate has even garnered 40 percent of the county's vote, though Jimmy Carter , Michael Dukakis , Joe Biden , and Kamala Harris came close. In 2008, John McCain carried the county by a 25.7% margin over Barack Obama , when Obama won Wisconsin by 13.9% over McCain. In 2024, Kamala Harris became the first Democrat since 1976 to lose the county by less than 20 percentage points. The county's Republican bent
605-504: Is water. As of the 2010 census , there were 15,759 people, 6,256 households, and 4,270 families living in the city. The population density was 1,365.6 inhabitants per square mile (527.3/km ). There were 6,662 housing units at an average density of 577.3 per square mile (222.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White , 0.5% African American , 0.2% Native American , 1.0% Asian , 1.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of
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#1732876252963660-532: Is water. The Fox River runs through it. Waukesha County is located to the west of Milwaukee and its suburban development was spurred by the construction of Interstate 94 in Wisconsin . Because of its large number of lakes, the northwestern corner of Waukesha County is referred to as "Lake Country" by local residents. It includes Pewaukee , Delafield , Hartland , Merton , Nashotah , Chenequa , Okauchee Lake , Oconomowoc , Summit , and Lac La Belle . As of
715-700: The English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. They were part of a wave of New England farmers who headed west into what was the wilds of the Northwest Territory during the early 1800s. Most arrived as a result of the completion of the Erie Canal as well as the end of the Black Hawk War . The New Englanders built farms, roads, government buildings and established post routes. They brought many of their Yankee New England values, such as
770-468: The Fox River was not a water highway. The New England settlers only came to the area to set up fur trading posts between their new encampments and established cities like Milwaukee. Morris D. Cutler and Alonso Cutler, seeking claims for homesteads, were the first permanent white colonial settlers. The part of Wisconsin that Waukesha County occupies was a part of Michigan Territory when Milwaukee County
825-471: The Oconomowoc station . Bus routes 904 and 905, operated by Waukesha Metro Transit , has its western terminus at the Collins & Cross Parking Lot station. The service offers daily rides between Oconomowoc and Milwaukee . La Belle Cemetery was the first cemetery in Oconomowoc. Originally called Henshall Place, it opened in 1851 on land that is now part of Fowler Park. It later moved to Walnut Street. When
880-586: The Pecos League were then recruited to the American Association as a traveling team for the 2021 season to balance the schedule. Seeking a permanent 12th member, the American Association formally awarded a franchise to Blue Ribbon Baseball LLC on May 17, 2021. The DockHounds' name was unveiled on June 10 as the result of a name-the-team contest that netted over 2,700 entries, with finalists including Kraken, Bobbers, Hoppers and Paddlers. The name references
935-438: The census of 2020 , the population was 406,978. The population density was 740.3 people per square mile (285.8 people/km ). There were 172,177 housing units at an average density of 313.2 units per square mile (120.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 87.0% White , 3.9% Asian , 1.7% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.5% from other races , and 5.7% from two or more races. Ethnically,
990-546: The 2008–2009 year, replacing the older Oconomowoc Middle School. As of the 2018–2019 school year, Oconomowoc High School had 1,715 students. St. Matthew's Lutheran School is a Christian 3K–8 grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Oconomowoc. Holy Trinity Lutheran School is a Christian 2K–8 grade school of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Oconomowoc. Because of
1045-809: The Administration Center. The Department of Administration has five divisions that provide administrative services to the county: the finance division, the human resources division, the information technology division, the purchasing and risk management division, and the administrative services division. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) provides information, assistance, counseling and supportive services regarding adults age 60 and above, adults with physical or developmental disabilities; and adults with mental health or substance abuse concerns. It also provides publicly funded long-term care to county residents. The Waukesha County Airport serves commercial and private aircraft and
1100-722: The City of Oconomowoc to build a stadium and training facility in the Pabst Farms development. The Oconomowoc team was originally planned to join the Northwoods League in 2021; due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the construction of their stadium and their inaugural season was postponed. The delay gave the team time to research their options for leagues to join. The Dockhounds management team is made up of Tom Kelenic (father of MLB outfielder Jarred Kelenic ), Tony Bryant, Sonny Bando (Son of Sal Bando ,
1155-656: The DockHounds began their inaugural season on the road in nearby Franklin against the Milwaukee Milkmen , taking an 8–4 loss. The DockHounds earned their first win two days later, in game three of the series. The franchise then opened Wisconsin Brewing Company Park to a sold out crowd of 3,999, on May 20, 2022, with an 8–5 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes . The DockHounds began the 2023 season with Jim Bennett at
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#17328762529631210-562: The First Baptist Church on West Wisconsin Avenue. The church, which was built in 1913, was completely destroyed, except for the frame of its bell tower, which later had to be torn down as it was at risk of collapse. The source of the explosion was an old gas line that had been capped off sometime in 1972–1973; it ruptured after having been struck by a backhoe as utility work was being done on Wisconsin Avenue in preparation for reconstruction of
1265-745: The Kane County Cougars. The DockHounds mascot is Louie B. Sluggin, an anthropomorphic retriever who wears a blue pinstriped uniform with the number 5, and a bucket hat . The number 5 represents the number of times the letter o appears in Oconomowoc . Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders Manager Coaches [REDACTED] Disabled list ‡ Inactive list § Suspended list Roster updated August 9, 2024 Transactions Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Oconomowoc ( / ə ˈ k ɒ n ə m ə ˌ w ɒ k / ə- KON -ə-mə-wok )
1320-461: The Sauk Indian chief Black Hawk had a campsite on Oconomowoc Lake . The first white person recorded in the area was Amable (sometimes spelled "Aumable") Vicau, brother-in-law of Solomon Juneau , one of the founders of Milwaukee . Vicau established a trading post in 1827. White settlers soon followed, beginning in 1830. In April 1837, New York native Charles Sheldon staked a 160-acre claim on
1375-423: The age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. Some 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under
1430-462: The age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 71,162, and the median income for a family was $ 89,233. Males had a median earnings of $ 60,998 versus $ 41,389 for females. The per capita income for
1485-642: The city was $ 33,418. About 1.0% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over. Oconomowoc schools are served by the Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD). Elementary schools (grades Pre-K through 4th) include: Greenland Elementary, Summit Elementary, Park Lawn Elementary, Meadow View Elementary, and Ixonia Elementary. Oconomowoc has two middle schools, Silver Lake and Nature Hill Intermediate school, which serve students in 5th through 8th grades. These opened for
1540-494: The city. The population density was 1,845.5 people per square mile (712.5/km ). There were 5,239 housing units at an average density of 780.9 per square mile (301.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.71% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.47% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. About 1.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Approximately 30.7% of households had children under
1595-554: The county was 93.3% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.0003% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. 4.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 152,663 households 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.8% of households were one person and 10.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
1650-520: The county, there are no elected Democrats above the municipal level. The initial unofficial statewide tally in the 2011 Wisconsin Supreme Court election had Democratic challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg defeating incumbent justice David Prosser by a 204-vote margin. On the Thursday after the election, Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus reported, among other smaller errors, a failure to report votes in
1705-405: The county. The population density was 649 people per square mile (251 people/km ). There were 140,309 housing units at an average density of 252 units per square mile (97 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.77% White, 0.73% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 2.63% of
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1760-529: The eastern shore of what is now Fowler Lake, registering it with the Land Bank of Milwaukee on April 21, 1837. A few days later, H.W. Blanchard acquired a claim adjacent to that of Sheldon on the other side of the lake, which he later sold off to Philo Brewer. Brewer constructed what some consider to be the first residence within Oconomowoc's current legal limits, a site located at what is now 517 N. Lake Road, between La Belle and Fowler lakes. The first recorded birth
1815-540: The grounds became overcrowded, Charles Sheldon donated land for a new cemetery, and in 1864 the Wisconsin Legislature approved the transfer of burials from Walnut Street to the current La Belle Cemetery grounds on Grove Street. Waukesha County, Wisconsin Waukesha County ( / ˈ w ɔː k ɪ ʃ ɔː / ) is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 United States Census,
1870-515: The helm, however after a 2-6 start to the season the team parted ways with Bennett. Ken Huckaby was selected to replace Bennett as manager retaining only pitching coach Paul Wagner from the old staff. The DockHounds finished the season in a tie with the Cleburne Railroaders for the last playoff spot. Missing out on the playoffs due to the tiebreakers. The Dockhounds would make the 2024 playoffs in their third season only to lose in two games to
1925-508: The nation for many years. It is one of the WOW counties , which share similar traits in suburban Milwaukee . It has not supported a Democrat for president since 1964, and has only supported a Democrat four other times since 1892. While other non- Southern suburban counties have moved towards Democrats since the 1990s, Waukesha and the other WOW counties have continued to vote solidly Republican. Underlining this, Lyndon Johnson 's narrow win in 1964
1980-417: The new town and nearby cities were quickly established. The Watertown Plank Road was extended to connect Oconomowoc to the nearby towns of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Pewaukee, and Watertown in 1850. Such infrastructure encouraged further settlement, and by 1853 the town grew to a population of 250, with ten stores, three hotels, one gristmill , and one sawmill (both located near the present Lake Road bridge), and
2035-494: The population was 406,978, making it the third-most populous county in Wisconsin. Its median income of $ 88,985 placed it as the only county in Wisconsin on the list of the 100 highest-income counties in the U.S. by median income as of 2020. Its county seat and largest city is Waukesha . Waukesha County is included in the Milwaukee – Waukesha – West Allis , WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . Known as forested and prairie land,
2090-451: The population was 5.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race. Its 2020 median income was $ 88,985. This ranked 97th in the nation . At the 2010 census there were 389,891 people, 152,663 households, and 108,810 families living in the county. The population density was 672 people per square mile (259 people/km ). There were 160,864 housing units at an average density of 277 units per square mile (107 units/km ). The racial makeup of
2145-565: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 44.5% were of German , 9.2% Polish , 7.5% Italian , and 7.7% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000 . 94.3% spoke English , 2.2% Spanish and 1.2% German as their first language. Of the 135,229 households 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.80% were married couples living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 20.90% of households were one person and 8.10% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
2200-442: The population. There were 6,256 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. Of all households, 27.0% were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2255-629: The prevalence of dogs on docks and boats during the summer in the region. Partnering with the Wisconsin Brewing Company, a craft brewing company based in Verona, Wisconsin , ground was broken for the DockHounds' home stadium June 29, 2021. The facility's name, Wisconsin Brewing Company Park , and the team's logo were also unveiled. August 10, 2021, The Dockhounds announced Jim Bennett as their manager, Dave Nilsson as bench/hitting coach, and Paul Wagner as their pitching coach. On May 13, 2022,
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2310-935: The purchase of shared electronic databases, summer library programming, and circulation services. Bridges also oversees Internet access for member libraries. The Medical Examiner investigates suspicious or unexplained deaths or deaths that result from a homicide, suicide, or accident. The office also generates statistics for the county. The Department of Parks and Land Use (PLU), oversees six divisions that design and maintain county parks. The division also works with state and federal agencies. The planning division administers permits for construction and landscaping activities. The land conservation division works to educate on and regulate soil and water issues. Most programs look to control water runoff and soil erosion. The recycling and solid waste division oversees recycling and disposal programs. It also performs educational outreach on topics such as composting and waste reduction. The official mascot of
2365-439: The recycling division is Recycle Raccoon. The environmental health division oversees animal welfare issues, food safety, and air, water and sewage, and safety issues (such as radon testing, well testing, and septic system monitoring). The land information systems division coordinates databases of information relating to land use and development. The University of Wisconsin-Extension is a partnership with Waukesha County and brings
2420-454: The region was first home to Indigenous tribes like Menomonie, Ojibwe (Chippewa), Potawatomi, and Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), who practiced agriculture and trade. In 1836, Native American tribes formally lost title to the land when treaties were disregarded and were forcibly removed by the Federal Army. Prior to the 1830s, the area was unoccupied by settlers due to its inland location and the fact that
2475-465: The research of the UW System to families, businesses, governments, and organizations through educational outreach programs. The UW-Extension office also houses 180° Juvenile Diversion, a non-profit organization that rehabilitates first-time young offenders in Waukesha County. Waukesha County is the largest Republican -leaning county in Wisconsin and has been one of the most Republican suburban counties in
2530-402: The state received a substantial influx of German immigrants in the latter half of the 19th century. In 2024, Waukeshaaspis , a prehistoric genus of trilobite , was named after the county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 581 square miles (1,500 km ), of which 550 square miles (1,400 km ) is land and 31 square miles (80 km ) (5.3%)
2585-512: The streams in the lower part of the county drain into the Fox River . Waukesha was a New England settlement, and Waukesha's founders were settlers from New England , particularly Connecticut , rural Massachusetts , Vermont , New Hampshire and Maine , as well as from upstate New York who were born to parents who had migrated there from New England shortly after the American Revolution. These people were " Yankees " descended from
2640-566: The street. Oconomowoc is located at 43°6′31″N 88°29′49″W / 43.10861°N 88.49694°W / 43.10861; -88.49694 (43.108814, −88.497019). It is located in the Lake Country area of Waukesha County. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.18 square miles (31.55 km ), of which 11.54 square miles (29.89 km ) is land and 0.64 square miles (1.66 km )
2695-481: The unique pronunciation of the community's name, Oconomowoc is often used as a statewide shibboleth for the state of Wisconsin, where the proper pronunciation of the city is a tell of the speaker's state residency, while mispronunciation is a proper indication of an out-of-stater. Primary automobile transportation is provided by highways 16 , 67 , and I-94 . Highway 16 runs from Pewaukee to La Crosse . The original route passes through downtown Oconomowoc; however,
2750-430: Was $ 71,773 (these figures had risen to $ 71,907 and $ 85,116 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $ 49,232 versus $ 31,643 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 29,164. About 1.7% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. There are 12 departments in Waukesha County, with most located in
2805-432: Was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 12,382 people, 4,968 households, and 3,293 families living in
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#17328762529632860-424: Was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00. The age distribution was 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males. At the 2000 census there were 360,767 people, 135,229 households, and 100,475 families living in
2915-399: Was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 26.30% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males. The median household income was $ 62,839 and the median family income
2970-535: Was organized in September 1834. On July 4, 1836, the Wisconsin Territory was formed, which included land that is now in the state of Minnesota . In January 1846, part of Milwaukee County was split off into Waukesha County. Curtis Reed was the first county chairman. When a vote decided the county seat, Waukesha defeated Pewaukee by two votes. The name is derived from the Potawatomi word for 'fox' because
3025-488: Was that of Eliza Jane Dewey on January 19, 1840, in the lodgings above a chair factory located at 116 N. Walnut. The first recorded death was that of Jerusha Foster, who died somewhere between the ages of 30 and 36 on March 19, 1841. Initially buried at Zion Church point, she was eventually re-interred at Nashotah Mission. Oconomowoc was incorporated as a town in 1844, although residents had to go to Summit to get their mail until 1845. Travel and communication links between
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