Fort Atkinson, Fourth-class city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Fort Atkinson stretches across 14.99 square kilometers along the Rock River, upstream from Lake Koshkonong at an elevation of 239 meters above sea level.
The city developed from Fort Koshkonong during the 1832 Black Hawk War, receiving its name from General Henry Atkinson who commanded United States forces.
The Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine Museum preserve local heritage through exhibits of regional history and agricultural development.
Fort Atkinson maintains 5,092 households within its boundaries, offering municipal services through the official website www.fortatkinsonwi.net with postal code 53538.
The Panther Intaglio Effigy Mound stands as one of Wisconsin's remaining ancient earthworks, representing indigenous art forms from earlier periods.
Location: Jefferson County
Elevation above the sea: 239 m
Website: http://www.fortatkinsonwi.net
Website: http://fortatkinsonwi.net
GPS coordinates: 42.92722,-88.84056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
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