Explore Fort Atkinson | Explore Jefferson County Wisconsin

The greater Fort Atkinson area includes Blackhawk Island, Cold Spring, Fort Atkinson, Hebron, Koshkonong, Koshkonong Manor, Koshkonong Mounds, Lake Koshkonong, North Shore, Sumner, and Vinnie Ha Ha, Wisconsin.

Facts & Places

Fort Atkinson is in Jefferson County
Major roads through Fort Atkinson include US Highway 12, Highway 26 and Highway 89
Zip code for Fort Atkinson is 53538
Area code for Fort Atkinson is 920
Population for the city of Fort Atkinson is 11,621 (2000 census)
The city is located at the site of Fort Koshkonong. A replica of the original stockade is located just outside of town. The General Atkinson Mound Group, a group of Indian mounds, is located just south of town. [points of interest guide]
Fort Atkinson, also known as simply "Fort" by locals, is home to the Hoard Historical Museum and Dairy Shrine, Nasco, and the Fireside Dinner Theatre. [entertainment guide]
Money Magazine has named Fort Atkinson One of America's Hottest Little Boomtowns
Fort Atkinson was listed one of the Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America 2006 by the American Music Conference. [home & community guide]

Fort Headlines

Fort Atkinson can plant being sold by Anheuser-Busch InBev (The Business Journal of Milwaukee) Anheuser-Busch InBev is selling its four metal beverage can and lid manufacturing plants -- including a plant in Fort Atkinson -- to Ball Corp. for $577 million. (BLL)

Holiday events (Post-Tribune) Fireworks CEDAR LAKE 9:30 p.m. today, Town Grounds 7408 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake,$5 parking donation for fireworks and entertainment. CROWN POINT Dusk Saturday, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point, 663-8731. GARY Following RailCats game, Saturday, U.S. Steel Yard, Gary. HAMMOND 10 p.m. Saturday, Harrison Park, Waltham Street and Hohman Avenue, 853-6378. HEBRON Dusk, ...

Fourth of July events (Post-Tribune) Fireworks CEDAR LAKE 9:30 p.m. Friday, Town Grounds 7408 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake,$5 parking donation for fireworks and entertainment. CROWN POINT Dusk Saturday, Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point, 663-8731. EAST CHICAGO Dusk Thursday, East Chicago Marina Boardwalk. Fun starts at 7 p.m. The band Abraxas will perform. Food and drinks will be sold. GARY ...

Wisconsin Headlines

Wisconsin agency's logo likened to anarchy symbol (Pioneer Press) MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin agency that runs state elections has launched a new logo, and some are saying it resembles the classic symbol for anarchy.

Economic Outlook: Wisconsin shows signs of rebound (WXOW 19 La Crosse) MADISON, Wis. (WXOW) - Signs that the economy is recovering in Wisconsin are starting to slowly show themselves.

Economic Outlook: Wisconsin shows signs of rebound (WXOW 19 La Crosse) Associated Press - July 3, 2009 4:05 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Revenue officials say Wisconsin's economy is showing signs of a rebound, but the recovery in employment and personal income isn't...

Upcoming Events

Currently there are no upcoming events listed.

(Add RSS Feed)

Events Calendar

July 2009

(View This Calendar)

(Add New Event)