Green County, Wisconsin

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County in Wisconsin, United States

Green County

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Green County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,957. Its county seat is Monroe. The county was created in 1837 and named for the abundance of green foliage in the area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 585 square miles (1,520 km²), of which 584 square miles (1,510 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) (0.2%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Dane County - north
• Rock County - east
• Winnebago County, Illinois - southeast
• Stephenson County, Illinois - south
• Lafayette County - west
• Iowa County - northwest

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 36,957 people, 15,000 households, and 10,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24/km²). There were 15,500 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile (10/km²).

Communities

Cities

• Monroe

Villages

• Albany
• Belleville (partly in Dane County)
• Brodhead (partly in Rock County)
• Browntown
• Monticello
• New Glarus

Towns

• Adams
• Albany
• Brooklyn
• Cadiz
• Clarno
• Decatur
• Exeter
• Jefferson
• Jordan
• Monroe
• Mount Pleasant
• New Glarus
• Spring Grove
• Sylvester
• Washington
• York

Unincorporated communities

• Attica
• Dayton
• Jordan Center
• Postville
• Schneeberger Corners
• Stewart

Economy

Green County is known for its agricultural production, particularly dairy farming. The county is also famous for its cheese production, with several local cheese factories and the annual Green County Cheese Days festival held in Monroe.

Education

The county is served by several school districts, including the Monroe School District, Brodhead School District, and New Glarus School District. Higher education is available at nearby institutions such as University of Wisconsin–Madison and Blackhawk Technical College.

Transportation

Major highways in Green County include U.S. Highway 11, Wisconsin Highway 69, and Wisconsin Highway 81. The county is also served by the Monroe Municipal Airport.

Notable people

• Albert G. Schmedeman, former Governor of Wisconsin
• John H. Knight, former U.S. Representative

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Green County, Wisconsin
• List of counties in Wisconsin

External links

• Green County official website