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16-630: New Holstein is the name of two places in the state of Wisconsin in the United States: New Holstein, Wisconsin , a city in Calumet County New Holstein (town), Wisconsin , a town surrounding the city [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

32-813: A fire insurance company, and a cemetery. New Holstein's principal business was a flour mill. Near the railroad depot was a grain elevator owned by Herman Timm . In 1900 the census reported a population of 569. New Holstein was incorporated as a village the following year. The first lights were installed in the city in 1912. New Holstein became a city in April 1926. The first city council was: Mayor Edward Funke, City Clerk Harvey C. Hansen, City Council President Peter Hass, Aldermen Gilbert Hipke , Robert Schilling, Louie Schaar, Edgar Lange, W. W. Lauson, Henry Schmitt, and Harry C. Hass, Superintendent of Water Works Henry Aggen, Fire Chief Walter Mathes, Assessor Arthur Roehl, and City Attorney George M. Goggins. The current mayor

48-461: A larger neighboring community. Wild game, such as passenger pigeons , was available for food. The first settlers in the city were Charles Greening and two of his companions. Dr. Charles Bock arrived shortly afterwards. The first postmaster was Monsignor Puchner, a Roman Catholic priest. In 1849 the town was organized, with the first chairman being Greening, who was named county judge in 1855. Settlers continued arriving from Germany throughout

64-533: A result of competing claims to the territory. Settlers originally named the community Altona after Altona, Hamburg , Germany. As the amount of mail received in Altona increased, the United States Post Office wanted Altona to be renamed because the community's name was too close to Altoona in western Wisconsin. In the early years, settlers traveled for supplies to Calumetville, Wisconsin ,

80-490: Is Richard Snelson. The current chief of police is Eric Fisher. The current fire chief is Denis Mayer. New Holstein is located at 43°56′53″N 88°5′27″W  /  43.94806°N 88.09083°W  / 43.94806; -88.09083 (43.948185, -88.090931). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.50 square miles (6.47 km ), all of it land. As of

96-689: Is a city in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . The population was 2,891 as of 2024. The city is located within the Town of New Holstein . New Holstein is named after the German duchy of Holstein from which many early settlers emigrated. In 1848, 70 people from Hamburg , Germany emigrated to the New Holstein area, forming the basis of what would become the present city. Many settlers were intellectuals who feared an impending war as

112-498: The census of 2010, there were 3,236 people, 1,394 households, and 887 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,294.4 inhabitants per square mile (499.8/km ). There were 1,520 housing units at an average density of 608.0 per square mile (234.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White , 0.2% African American , 0.5% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 1.5% from other races , and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.2% of

128-420: The age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under

144-460: The age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 43,180, and the median income for a family was $ 48,173. Males had a median income of $ 35,932 versus $ 23,750 for females. The per capita income for

160-783: The city was $ 19,911. About 1.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. New Holstein Municipal Airport (8D1) serves the city and surrounding communities. The city is served by the School District of New Holstein , which includes New Holstein High School , New Holstein Middle School and New Holstein Elementary School. Gilbert Hipke Hipke

176-494: The city. The population density was 1,415.9 people per square mile (547.0/km ). There were 1,394 housing units at an average density of 597.9 per square mile (231.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.49% White , 0.03% Black or African American , 0.24% Native American , 0.24% Asian , 0.09% from other races , and 0.91% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,329 households, out of which 29.3% had children under

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192-459: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New_Holstein&oldid=254699366 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages New Holstein, Wisconsin New Holstein

208-643: The mid-nineteenth century. A drama troupe was organized in 1851. Railroad service was planned at meetings in 1871. A depot was built and the railroad arrived in 1872. The railroad named the station "New Holstein" after the town. Mail then came to the community on trains instead of via the Pony Express . The first post office was built shortly after rail service started. By 1881, the community comprised about 400 residents, all of whom were either Germans or of German descent. The village covered over one square mile. That year it had two public halls, three hotels,

224-441: The population. There were 1,394 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

240-436: Was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the city was 44.7 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,301 people, 1,329 households, and 886 families residing in

256-814: Was born on July 12, 1898, in New Holstein, Wisconsin . During World War I , he served as a sergeant in the United States Army . He was a member of the American Legion . On September 14, 1921, Hipke married Brunette Groetzinger. They had three children. He died on September 13, 1977, in Madison, Wisconsin . Hipke was elected to the Assembly in 1958 and re-elected in 1960 as a Republican . He had previously been an unsuccessful candidate as an Independent Republican in 1956. Additionally, he

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