Jefferson WI Community Profile

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efferson, a small quaint community, is known for its German heritage and historical buildings dating back to the 1800s. Our forefathers set the ground work for a community that would continue to grow as seen today with several new developments in progress.

The city is also complemented by a growing industrial park which includes a solar plant and major industries. Our public and private schools represent some of the best in the area and the youth of our community are fortunate to have such diverse educational opportunities available.

The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a partner in the ongoing development of our community for the past 45 years. We hold several events each year and beautification projects which are all welcoming to anyone visiting our community.

We want to welcome you to Jefferson, the county seat where you can play, stay, shop or eat where the junctions of the Crawfish and Rock River meet.

We encourage you to visit Jefferson, whether this is your first visit or repeat visit we trust you will enjoy the area we proudly call “Gemuetlichkeit City” and return often.

For more Information contact: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 623 W. Racine Street Telephone 920-674-4511 E-mail coc@jefnet.com Website www.jeffersonchamberwi.com

“Serving all of Jefferson County’s Financial Needs” FORT ATKINSON 920-563-6616 JOHNSON CREEK 920-699-6900

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Contents W H A T ’ S

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Welcome to Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Location & Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Shopping, Dining & Lodging . . . . . . . . . 10 Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Business & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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This is a Village Profile® Publication created and produced for the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 623 W. Racine Street • Jefferson, WI 53549 Phone: (920) 674-4511 Website: www.jeffersonchamberwi.com • Email: coc@jefnet.com Copyright© 2014 VillageProfile.com, inc.® 33 N. Geneva St., Elgin, IL 60120 • 800-600-0134 www.villageprofile.com® Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and VillageProfile.com® assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and VillageProfile.com® is prohibited.

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Location &

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he City of Jefferson is located in the center of Jefferson County and acts as the county seat. Jefferson is situated 45 miles west of Milwaukee and 35 miles east of Madison. This central location between Wisconsin’s two largest cities provides a perfect balance between peaceful, rural living and convenient, bigcity amenities.

Traveling to nearby cities is simple, with easy access to I-94, which links Jefferson to Milwaukee and Madison, and I-90 which leads directly to Chicago.

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he area’s first settlers arrived at current-day Jefferson on December 18, 1836.

The city’s early settlers were of English descent, coming from New York and other eastern U.S. areas. Soon thereafter, immigrants came primarily from Germany and Eastern Europe. In 1838, the new settlement’s population surged with the arrival of prominent residents W. Sanborn, A. Ebenezer and M. Seaton.

The burgeoning community continued to grow and prosper over the years, earning village incorporation on April 13, 1857.

After an act of the Wisconsin legislature, the Village of Jefferson obtained approval for incorporation as a city on March 19, 1878. At the time Jefferson was incorporated as a city, it boasted a population of just under 3,000 residents.

The city’s small-town atmosphere was characterized by such features as kerosene lamps, coal and wooden stoves, barns, hitching posts, dirt streets and a horsewatering tank located in the center of Main Street.

Today, Jefferson encompasses a growing population of more than 7,900 people. It was the vision, labor and perseverance of diligent residents and elected officers throughout Jefferson’s history that have made Jefferson a “good city today” and a “better city in the future.”

The Jefferson Historical Society Standing as the local history resource, the Jefferson Historical Society serves the City of Jefferson and possesses a substantial archive of photographs and a collection of historic artifacts. The Historical Society and its collection can be discovered on the lower level of City Hall.

For more information, contact the Jefferson Historical Society at (920) 674-7731 or visit http://jeffersonhistoricalsociety.org.

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Events

APRIL

SEPTEMBER

Madison Classics Spring Car Show www.madisonclassics.com

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

SUMMER

Gemuetlichkeit Days www.gdays.org

Farmers Market Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. behind City Hall jfmmanager2012@gmail.com

Madison Classics Fall Car Show www.madisonclassics.com

OCTOBER Autumn Fest and Fall City-Wide Rummage Sale http://jeffersonchamberwi.com

Concerts in the Park Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Rotary Waterfront Park Pavilion www.jeffersonlivemusic.com

JULY Jefferson County Fair www.jeffersoncountyfairpark.com Tomorrow’s Hope Hope Fest http://tomorrowshope.org/hopefest

AUGUST Jefferson Rotary Club Brat & Burger Raffle http://jeffersonchamberwi.com 8 | www.jeffersonchamberwi.com

DECEMBER Annual Parade of Lights http://jeffersonchamberwi.com Check the Chamber website www.jeffersonchamberwi.com for dates for all of the above.

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Parks

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f you’re looking for some outdoor fun, you have certainly come to the right place. Jefferson maintains eight parks throughout the city and has plans to develop more in the coming years. The park areas include several acres of open space, playground and picnic areas, softball and baseball diamonds, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, a skating rink, a skateboard park and a Family Aquatic Center with swimming pool and water slide. In the summer, the pavilion at Rotary Park is used for concert and movie events.

The pavilion is also available for rent for weddings, reunions and other events.

shooting, and movie lovers can visit Jefferson’s outdoor movie theater, one of few left in the country.

Fishermen and anglers come from all over to fish at the dam across the Rock River.

The Crawfish and Rock Rivers both offer boating, canoeing and fishing, and the Rock River Dam has one of only a few constructed fish ladders in the state. The Dam is an excellent place to fish or to view the fish as they make their way up the ladder and over the dam.

The Glacial Drumlin State Trail is a favorite among bikers, hikers and joggers, and even snowmobilers and skiers in the winter months. The trail was developed in 1986 and spans 52 miles between Cottage Grove and Waukesha.

Golfers can enjoy a great 13-hole golf course or practice on the driving range at Kemmeter’s. Bowlers can perfect their game at the local 12-lane bowling alley.

The Jefferson Sportsmen’s Club offers trap

Jefferson’s four-legged friends need some fresh air and fun too, and they will find plenty of it at the Jefferson County Dog Park. The park consists of nearly 60 acres of exercise areas, wooded trails, play equipment and fenced-in open spaces. www.jeffersonchamberwi.com | 9

Shopping

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efferson is a great place to spend the day. The Downtown district and the surrounding areas offer a wide array of shopping opportunities that include art galleries, an antique shop, resale stores, appliances, floor covering store, spa, hair salon and seasonal garden shops. Plus, June through October, visit the Jefferson Farmers Market for fresh local produce.

Dining options are just as plentiful, with a number of sit-down restaurants, fast food options, coffee shops and ice cream

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parlors all ready to satisfy any craving. Just a few of the local eateries are Brickhaus Cafe, Fairview Sports Bar, Hi-Way Harry’s, Pine Cone, Rock Bottom Bar & Grill, Subway, The Heron’s Landing, Wayside Inn, Wedl’s Hamburger & Ice Cream Parlor and The Edge Restaurant located at Rivers Edge Meat Market.

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If you’re staying the night, Jefferson provides an excellent list of accommodations to make you feel right at home. In Jefferson there’s the Hilltop Motel and Rodeway Inn. Comfort Suites is located five miles to the north and Holiday Inn is five miles to the south.

These lodging options offer a great list of amenities such as meeting rooms, swimming pools and a Convention Center.

A unique casual dining restaurant designed by Frank-Lloyd Wright protogé James Dresser

Extensive Menu & Wine List

Featuring Prime Rib • Seafood • Pastas Sandwiches • Salads Wine Cave • Outdoor Patio I-94 & Hwy. 26 Intersection in Johnson Creek Reservations Accepted

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Homes

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lthough the community has grown and prospered, it has sustained its serene and tranquil environment, giving way to a small-town appeal with all of the conveniences attributed to a larger city.

A drive or a stroll along the streets of Jefferson will uncover a number of distinct historic homes with many dating back to the mid-1800s. These residential structures have maintained the aesthetic beauty on which they were originally built through restoration initiatives. Adding to the grandeur of the city’s older sections are the mature trees lining the residential streets, providing lovely scenery — notably in the colors of the changing seasons.

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As Jefferson’s population continues to gradually increase, newer homes and subdivisions have been developed on the northwest, northeast and southeast portions of town in order to accommodate new residents. And for those not in the market to buy right away, Jefferson offers plenty of rental and leasing options.

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Cross Town Floors is a truly unique floor covering store, with both a clean concept design and friendly noncommissioned staff that will eliminate the confusion in choosing a new floor for your home.

Celebrating 18 years of business, Cross Town Floors is constantly changing to meet today's design markets. We strive to be better than the best by providing the personalized services one would expect in a small town community.

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Education

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efferson’s students are served by an outstanding education system of both public and parochial schools along with St. Coletta, an institution that supports those with developmental disabilities.

The School District of Jefferson is comprised of East Elementary, West Elementary, Sullivan Elementary, Jefferson Middle School and Jefferson High School.

At the elementary level, Jefferson schools

not only focus on comprehensive core curriculum, but also heavily emphasize Character Education. Each elementary school also employs the latest technology, with computer labs for student use and SmartBoards installed in every classroom.

Jefferson Middle School follows the Advisory model and modified block schedule in order to best serve the middle school age group. Along with Common Core Standards, all students also take classes in health, tech/careers and Spanish, the may also enroll in band and/or choir.

Jefferson High School is proud to provide “an environment of excellence” to its

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students. This environment includes more advanced placement offerings than any other area school, dual-credit courses, high ACT scores, extensive co-curricular offerings, a drama department recognized by the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for Outstanding Achievement, recognition as a National School of Character, and a newly renovated, state-of-the-art athletic stadium.

Alternatives to the public education system are available through Jefferson’s two parochial institutions — St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran and St. John the Baptist Catholic grade schools.

Additionally, Jefferson is fortunate to be home to St. Coletta of Wisconsin, one of the oldest Catholic service organizations in the country, which provides residential and vocational programming to individuals with developmental disabilities.

an Adult Learning Center, a library, assessment, career and academic advising, the Challenge Exam, GED testing, HSED/GED programs and tutoring.

Students of all ages looking to continue their education are served through Madison Area Technical College’s Fort Atkinson Campus, which has an annual enrollment of approximately 3,500 students. MATC-Fort Atkinson has been a part of the Jefferson community since 1931, and currently offers 15 associate degree and certificate programs, along with a number of great services including

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he Jefferson community’s healthcare needs are primarily met by Fort HealthCare and the Fort Medical Group.

Fort Memorial Hospital is a fully accredited, 82-bed acute care hospital located in nearby Fort Atkinson. The hospital is equipped with comprehensive inpatient services, a birthing center,

cardiac rehabilitation, ambulatory surgery, emergency services, occupational medicine and specialty clinics.

The Fort Medical Group provides satellite clinics within each of Jefferson County’s communities. The Fort HealthCare – Jefferson clinic provides family medical care and pediatrics close to home.

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practitioners are on staff at the Jefferson clinic to provide comprehensive care for you and your family.

In addition to these medical services, dentists, chiropractors and optometrists are also available nearby to help keep you healthy from head to toe.

The area’s senior population has plenty of excellent options for specialized care as well.

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Dr. Andrew Uhl, DC Dr. Alan Lewis, DC 202 N. Main St. • Jefferson Open 6 Days a Week

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Twin Rivers and Sylvan Crossings are both assisted living facilities that offer a comforting alternative for seniors needing specialized care. Alden Estates of Jefferson is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility that offers its residents the highest quality care in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere.

Jefferson is also home to Rainbow Hospice Care, a nonprofit organization devoted to providing care to individuals enduring a terminal illness or experiencing acute pain and/or suffering.

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Business &

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dedicated workforce, a strategic location near major arterial highways and access to the railroad, plus a strong, diverse economic foundation characterized by commercial, industrial and agricultural businesses have all made Jefferson a distinct site for business relocation and expansion. The city

is home to everything from family owned and operated businesses to large international companies, providing an ideal variety that adds depth to its robust industrial base.

Additionally, new and old are fused together here, as some of Jefferson’s earliest industrial and manufacturing companies are still in operation today. The presence of the North and South Industrial Parks provide ample opportunities for area

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businesses, and ultimately opens the doors to further economic development in Jefferson. Adding to this is the establishment of the Jefferson Area Business Center.

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Government

he City of Jefferson is run by a Mayor/Council form of government that consists of the Mayor and eight Council members. The city administrator oversees the day-to-day operation of city hall. The Council is made up of four Alderperson-at-Large positions and four District Alderperson positions. The mayor and Council members are elected on a non-partisan basis for overlapping twoyear terms.

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personnel augmented by four dispatchers, two support staff members and six part-time sworn officers. The City’s police service is 24 hours a day, with a minimum of two officers per shift.

In addition to crime prevention, the Jefferson Police Department participates and sponsors many community programs and events, including Crime Stoppers, the Bicycle Rodeo and Kid Care Identification, and Project Child Safe.

For more information about the Council members and the Council’s standing committees, visit the City of Jefferson website at www.jeffersonwis.com.

Jefferson Fire Department Fire protection is offered through the Jefferson Fire Department, which operates with 43 volunteer firefighters.

The department’s equipment includes four pumpers, two tankers, platform aerial ladder with pumper and a van.

Jefferson Police Department The City of Jefferson Police Department is composed of a staff of 14 sworn

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Thank you for

considering Jefferson!

Today, over 300 businesses, employing some 4,000 people, are located in the City of Jefferson. The City is home to family owned and operated businesses and large international companies.

The City’s economic diversity strengthens its robust industrial and commercial base. Additionally, both new and old are fused together here, as some of Jefferson’s earliest industrial and manufacturing companies are still in operation today. Tyson (est. 1979) and Nestle Purina PetCare (est. 1910) are among the City’s oldest operating businesses. A dedicated, trained workforce, a strategic location near major interstate and arterial highways and access to the railroad, plus a strong, diverse economic foundation characterized by commercial, industrial and agricultural businesses have all made Jefferson a distinct site for business relocation and expansion.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss locating or expanding your business in our community. We offer various financing opportunities, including Tax Incremental Financing and competitive land costs.

Please contact our City Administrator for more information at 920-674-7700 regarding business opportunities in our city.

Our Chamber of Commerce (920 674-4511) is also a valuable source of information for your business or for you personally.

The City of Jefferson and the Jefferson Development Commission.

City Hall 317 South Main Street Jefferson, WI 53549 920-674-7700 www.jeffersonwis.com

Chamber of Commerce 623 W. Racine Street Jefferson, WI 53549 920-674-4511 www.jeffersonchamberwi.com

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host of houses of worship, representing most major denominations, are located in Jefferson. These religious institutions symbolize a dedicated commitment to the spiritual growth and understanding of the community. Worship has been an important aspect of Jefferson life since its inception, which is evidenced through such historic places as St. Lawrence Catholic Church (circa 1851), St. John’s

Evangelical Lutheran Church (circa 1851) and St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church (circa 1859). These structures stand among the first churches to be built in the area and are still in use to this day. Their spires can be seen from virtually anywhere in Jefferson. A listing of places of worship can be viewed on a sign visible when entering the city.

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Index

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Abendroth Water Conditioning ................................................................... Pull-Out Map Aumann's Service Inc................................................................................... Pull-Out Map Badger Bank ............................................................................................ 5, Pull-Out Map Brantmeier Law, LLC ...................................................................................................... 4 Central Jefferson Chiropractic ...................................................................................... 22 City of Jefferson .................................................................................... 27, Pull-Out Map Cross Town Floors ........................................................................................................ 15 Daily Jefferson County Union....................................................................... Pull-Out Map Fair Park Jefferson County ....................................................................... 2, Pull-Out Map Felton Appliances & Electronics ...................................................................................... 3 Fort Community Credit Union...................................................................... Pull-Out Map Fort HealthCare ..................................................................................... 21, Pull-Out Map Havill Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram ..................................................................................... 5 Hi-Way Harry's ............................................................................................................. 12 Hilltop Motel................................................................................................................ 10 Holiday Inn Express & Suites .................................................................. 11, Pull-Out Map Jaeckel Bros Inc............................................................................................ Pull-Out Map Jefferson Area Business Center..................................................................................... 25 Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium ................................. Pull-Out Map Jefferson School District ............................................................................................... 17 Jefferson Utilities ......................................................................................... Pull-Out Map Jefferson Veterinary Clinic, S.C. ............................................................. 19, Pull-Out Map Kendall Packaging Corporation.............................................................. 25, Pull-Out Map Krause Custom Builders............................................................................... Pull-Out Map Luedtke Plumbing ........................................................................................................ 15 Madison Area Technical College ................................................................................... 18 Premier Bank ........................................................................................... 2, Pull-Out Map Purina ............................................................................................................................ 1 R.G. Moulton DDS SC .................................................................................................. 28 Rainbow Hospice Care........................................................................... 20, Pull-Out Map Rodeway Inn & Suites .................................................................................. Pull-Out Map Ron's Market ........................................................................................... 6, Pull-Out Map Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home, L.L.C. .................................................... Pull-Out Map St. Coletta of Wisconsin ................................................. Inside Front Cover, Pull-Out Map The Pine Cone Restaurant & Bakery ..............................................................................13 The Pine Cone Travel Plaza .......................................................................................... 13 UW Health Partners ..................................................................................................... 23 W.D. Hoard & Sons, Co. .............................................................................. Pull-Out Map Walmart ................................................................................... Back Cover, Pull-Out Map

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