33-615: Pabst Farms is a 1,500-acre (6.1 km) development on former farmland in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin , about 35 miles (56 km) west of Milwaukee . The location currently hosts the YMCA , multiple super markets such as Metro Market , restaurants and hotels. The planned development will include thousands of homes and significant office space, as well as a small amount of parkland. In 2021 construction started on Wisconsin Brewing Company Park ,
66-506: 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
99-515: 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 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
132-574: 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
165-516: A village center. The city and the developers came to the agreement that they would delay for at least a year any land sale to Walmart or Sam's Club, both have showed interest in the mall. The Oconomowoc Fire Station at Pabst Farms is a combination of Oconomowoc and Summit. The station is 14,000 sq. ft. and is designed to blend with the other buildings in Pabst Farms. The station offers housing for full-time EMS and support for eight apparatus. Training
198-474: Is an important to everyone in the station and the new station includes a training room for 60 as well as training stations for firefighters to practice getting in and out of confined places, space entry and rappel practice. Other features include, solar water heating , daylighting, rainwater harvest, and LED lighting. The department also provides bicycle racks, plug-in charging station for electric vehicles and dedicated parking for low-emitting vehicles. The property
231-574: Is land and 2.8 square miles (7.1 km ) of it (9.68%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,999 people, 1,747 households, and 1,416 families residing in the town. The population density was 194.1 people per square mile (75.0/km ). There were 1,904 housing units at an average density of 73.9 per square mile (28.5/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 97.26% White , 0.80% African American , 0.14% Native American , 0.86% Asian , 0.34% from other races , and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of
264-504: 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
297-507: 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 the Sauk Indian chief Black Hawk had a campsite on Oconomowoc Lake . The first white person recorded in the area
330-471: 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
363-546: 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
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#1732884734129396-562: 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
429-508: 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 a city in 1865, and by 1880 it had
462-402: The Town of Summit was constructed in 1842 at Nashotah Mission. When the mission was moved to Delafield , St. Mary's Church on highways 67 and 18 became the oldest operating church in the town, dating back to 1871. The 1875 census reported 619 males, 540 females, 2 insane, 0 deaf and dumb , 0 blind and 0 colored . The last Native Americans in the area were seen in 1883. The first Town Hall
495-423: 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
528-462: 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
561-642: 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
594-494: 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
627-665: 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. Summit, Waukesha County, Wisconsin Summit is a village in Waukesha County , Wisconsin , United States. The population was 4,784 at the 2020 census. The former unincorporated communities of Summit Center, Summit Corners, and Waterville are located in
660-657: The home to the Lake Country DockHounds . Jacob Best founded the Pabst Brewing company in 1844, which was named after Frederick Pabst in 1889. Pabst Farms began in 1906 when Fred Pabst, jr. made his first purchase of land in what was then the Town of Summit in Waukesha County, Wisconsin . 200 acres have been set aside for businesses by Peter Bell and Bill Niemann. Pabst Farms is a full 1,500 acres on both side of interstate 94 at highway 67 being developed that will consist of retail, commercial and residential areas and
693-400: The population. There were 1,747 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. About 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#1732884734129726-442: 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
759-566: 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 )
792-431: The town was $ 71,884, and the median income for a family was $ 76,859. Males had a median income of $ 53,214 versus $ 35,240 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 28,797. About 4.2% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. Most of the community is in the Oconomowoc Area School District , with other sections in
825-481: 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,
858-489: The village. Summit was initially a part of Milwaukee County . The town was first settled in the spring of 1837 by Andrew Baxter. In 1838, Curtis Reed , who was the first town chairman, became the first postmaster. By 1840, there were 335 settlers in Summit's 36 square miles (93 km ). The first town meeting, which took place on April 5, 1842, selected Ralph Frisbie as the first town clerk. The first church building in
891-432: 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
924-412: Was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.07. In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males. The median income for a household in
957-495: 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 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
990-488: Was built in 1906 and torn down in 1954, after which another was built. On July 29, 2010, the town of Summit became a village. In April 2018 the Village Hall moved into a new building located at 37100 Delafield Road, just south of the previous location. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 28.5 square miles (73.8 km ), of which, 25.8 square miles (66.7 km ) of it
1023-445: 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 a schoolhouse. The first passenger train from Milwaukee arrived in Oconomowoc on December 14, 1854, as part of
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1056-503: Was once owned by the Pabst family, of local brewing fame, and was used as a demonstration farm and for recreation. Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Oconomowoc ( / ə ˈ k ɒ n ə m ə ˌ w ɒ k / ə- KON -ə-mə-wok ) 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
1089-431: 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 the new town and nearby cities were quickly established. The Watertown Plank Road
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