Darlington, Wisconsin
Darlington is a city of 2,409 people in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Darlington
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lafayette County Courthouse and Main Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Darlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Darlington
Darlington is a city in and the county seat of Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,462 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by the Town of Darlington.
From the Wikipedia article Darlington, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Lafayette County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in Wisconsin, United States
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Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Darlington, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes9
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
191 Christensen Drive, Darlington
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00
Where to stay4
History
The first residence within the city limits of Darlington was a log house owned by Jamison Hamilton in 1836. He laid out the village of Avon, or Centre, in 1847. Darlington was first organized in 1849, but was known for a long time as the town of Centre. The first town meeting was held on April 3, 1849, with 82 votes being cast.
The first store was built in 1848. Two more were started in 1851, a millinery shop run by Miss Graham and a store run by Mr. Driver. The first hardware store was opened in 1852 by the Willett Brothers, and the first drug store was opened by J. Collins and Dr. Blair, who was the first resident physician in the city. The first school was opened in the winter of 1850, with 15 students. The first religious services were held some time in 1851 in the barn of Jamison Hamilton. The Mineral Point Railroad reached the town in the fall of 1856, and the citizens were very pleased that their dream of expanding their "village" was finally coming true.
From the History section of Darlington, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.5 mi
118 East Harriet Street, Darlington
Immanuel United Church Of Christ
Church · 0.4 mi
339 East Louisa Street, Darlington
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Darlington Community High School
School · 0.8 mi
11838 Center Hill Road, Darlington
Map of Darlington
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 8°F | 1.3 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 1.4 in | 9.2 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 37°F | 2.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Darlington Wwtp Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lafayette County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud (Severe Storm)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hughes Airport (WS96) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Shullsburg 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Warren 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Benton 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Cuba City 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Platteville 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Hazel Green 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Galena 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Stockton 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Monroe 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Lena 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Holy Rosary Catholic Church Darlington, WI - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Darlington 20240502c, Nyth83, CC0
- Lafayette County, Wisconsin Courthouse in Darlington, Wisconsin, Downspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Darlington Tower 2 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Darlington Tower 1 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Main Street Historic District (Darlington, Wisconsin), TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lafayette County Courthouse - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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