Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Ellsworth is a village of 3,349 people in Pierce County, Wisconsin, founded in 1887.
Why visit Ellsworth
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Pierce County Courthouse, Ellsworth Country Club and Summit Hill Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 2°F.
Weather in Ellsworth
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About Ellsworth
Ellsworth is a village in and the county seat of Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,348 at the 2020 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Ellsworth and incorporates the former community of East Ellsworth. Ellsworth is home to the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, a farmer-owned dairy cooperative established in 1910, and hosts the annual Cheese Curd Festival, celebrating the community's dairy heritage.
From the Wikipedia article Ellsworth, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Pierce County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay1
History
Settlement in the area that now comprises the village of Ellsworth began with the arrival of several families in 1857. The village was officially platted in 1862, then incorporated in 1887. The village was initially called Perry, in honor of the War of 1812 hero, Oliver Hazard Perry, but was renamed in 1866 in honor of Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first Union officer to die in the Civil War. A close friend of Pres. Abraham Lincoln, Ellsworth died while removing a highly visible Confederate flag from the roof of a hotel overlooking the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. The incident received national attention, and at least one other town, Ellsworth, Michigan, was named in his honor.
From the History section of Ellsworth, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Ellsworth
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°F | 2°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 6°F | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 19°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 43°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 57°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 55°F | 5.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 35°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 22°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 10°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ellsworth 1E (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
Pierce County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-05-11: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- River Falls 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Red Wing 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Spring Valley 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Baldwin 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Hastings 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Lake St. Croix Beach 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Hudson 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Afton 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Cottage Grove 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Woodbury 25 mi northwest, about 40 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
- Ellsworth, Wisconsin skyline, Wikideas1, CC0
- PierceCountyCourthouseEllsworthWisconsin, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
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