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Delavan

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Delavan, city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States

Delavan is a city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, located along the shores of Delavan Lake. The community features a mix of historic buildings and local amenities with direct access to the water and surrounding green spaces.

The city was founded in the 1800s and developed initially as a lakeside resort for visitors from Chicago. This early identity as a vacation destination shaped the community's development over time.

The town is easily accessible by car and has limited public transportation options. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the lake is active and local shops are fully operating.

The city was once home to a prominent circus network, something that still echoes in some local names and memories today. This unusual chapter in its past sets it apart from other lakeside towns in the region.

Location: Walworth County

Elevation above the sea: 282 m

Website: http://ci.delavan.wi.us

GPS coordinates: 42.63306,-88.64361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01

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Delavan

Delavan, city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States

Yerkes Observatory

Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Belfry Players

Big Foot Beach State Park

Black Point

The Riviera

Holiday Home Camp

Heart Prairie Lutheran Church

Horticultural Hall

Main Street Historic District

Richardson-Brinkman Cobblestone House

A. H. Allyn House

Redwood Cottage

Edward Elderkin House

Elkhorn Band Shell

Elkhorn Municipal Building

John Smith House

Samuel S. Jones Cobblestone House

Meyerhofer Cobblestone House

Reynolds-Weed House

Main Street Historic District

Geneva Lake Museum

Lake Lawn Resort

Black Point Estate and Gardens

Geneva 4 Theatre

Sprague Theatre

Matheson Memorial Library

Aram Public Library

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