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Lafayette County |
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Krista Paulson
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| Title |
Deputy Assistant County Treasurer |
| Address |
Lafayette County Courthouse
626 Main Street / PO Box 170
Darlington, WI 53530 |
| Telephone |
(608) 776-4862 |
| Fax |
(608) 776-776-4855 |
| Office Hours |
8:00
a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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| About :
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About county:
Lafayette County, Wisconsin is a wonderful place to visit
year round. Driving along the miles of country roads through
the rolling hills of Lafayette County, you will soon
discover the bounty and rich history our southwestern
Wisconsin county has to offer. Early 20th century
architecture is carefully preserved in our cities and
villages that were born of lead mining settlements in the
1800's. Blessed with the fertile soil of our region, farming
continues as the primary enterprise of Lafayette County. We
have welcomed industries that have found growth and
prosperity which can be attributed to our ability to
accommodate new business, and a strong work ethic.
One of the most interesting historic sites in Lafayette
County is the Lafayette County Courthouse. The Lafayette
County Courthouse was built between 1905 and 1907 at a total
cost of $136,556.17. When Mr. Matt Murphy from Benton,
Wisconsin, died in 1903, he bequested that 70% of his estate
be used toward the construction of a County Courthouse.
Today, Lafayette County has the distinction of having the
only Courthouse still in use in the United States that was
paid solely by one man. Lafayette County is also the home of
Wisconsin's first State Capitol located just outside
Belmont, Wisconsin. This Capitol and Supreme Court building
were in use only once during the 1836 session before the
Capitol moved to Madison.
INFORMATION ABOUT LAFAYETTE COUNTY
Situated in the Southwestern part of Wisconsin, Lafayette
County lies within the unglaciated area of the state in the
driftless region bordering the State of Illinois.
The first settlements perfected by permanent occupation in
Lafayette County were made during the year 1824 and were due
to the existence of the lead mines, which led to early
development and stability of the County. Lafayette County
was formed in 1847 when the Legislature divided Iowa County
into two separate counties. The Southern portion became
Lafayette County, named after Marquis de Lafayette, hero of
the Revolutionary War. Today, Lafayette County is one of the
leading agricultural counties in the state, with 1,400 farms
averaging 285 acres in size. Agriculture is the leading
enterprise of the County.
The County is rapidly developing into a recreational area.
Man-made lakes provide excellent fishing, boating, and
swimming. Well developed campsites offer complete facilities
for vacations. We welcome Snowmobilers, horseback riders,
and ATVs along our Cheese Country Trail and other club
trails. |
| County Facts:
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Area (sq miles) |
643 |
| Population
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16,311 |
Year of Population |
2006 |
| Tax Parcels |
+/-
20,000 |
Equalized Value |
$886,238,800 |
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