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Caledonia, WI

Caledonia is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 25,361 at the 2020 census. The residential community of Franksville is located within the village. Franksville is a former census-designated place. The residential neighborhood of Husher is also located within the village. The lakeside community of Tabor is also in the village.

Before January 2006, Caledonia was a town. After the state government denied Caledonia's request to become a village, the state legislature enacted a special exemption, allowing Caledonia to proceed. A referendum in 2005 allowed Caledonia to become a village.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 48.72 square miles (126.18 km²), of which, 45.43 square miles (117.66 km²) is land and 3.29 square miles (8.52 km²) is water.

Caledonia is part of Racine Unified School District. Schools serving sections of Caledonia for elementary school, all in Caledonia, include Gifford K–8 School, Olympia Brown Elementary School, and North Park Elementary School. K–8 schools serving sections for middle school include Gifford K–8 and Jerstad-Agerholm K–8 School, the latter in Racine. Senior high schools serving sections of Caledonia include J.I. Case High School in Mount Pleasant and Horlick High School in Racine. Previously Gilmore Middle School in Racine served a section of Caledonia. The R.E.A.L. School in Sturtevant and Walden III Green School in Racine are magnet 6–12 schools serving the area. Religious private schools in the area include Saint Rita School (K–8) of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee, in Caledonia; and Trinity Lutheran School (K–8) in Racine.

Health and wellness are paramount in Caledonia, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Ascension All Saints Hospital is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Caledonia Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Life Fitness and Lifestyle Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Caledonia, such as the Caledonia Open Space Trail and Cliffside Park Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Caledonia, WI, are Wind Point Lighthouse, Grant Park Beach, and River Bend Nature Center.

Population: 25,326 (2023). Elevation: 690 feet (210 meters). Area: 48.64 square miles (125.9 km²). ZIP code: 53402. Area code(s): 262.

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Is Caledonia, WI a good place to live?

Living in Caledonia offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Caledonia, there are a lot of bars. Many families live in Caledonia and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Caledonia are above average.

Is Caledonia, WI a town or a village?

The Village of Caledonia, WI is located along Lake Michigan in the northeast corner of Racine County. The community, population of 25,400, is known for its rural character, horse farms, and park system. The business-friendly community features the Caledonia and the DeBack Farms Business Parks.

What is the history of Caledonia, WI?

Caledonia was one of the first Bohemian farming settlements in Wisconsin and quite possibly the United States. So many Bohemians settled in Caledonia and the City of Racine that Racine became known as the Czech Bethlehem. Both communities became outstanding centers of Bohemian culture.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Caledonia

Ascension All Saints Hospital 

Caledonia Parks and Recreation Department 

Life Fitness 

Lifestyle Fitness Center

Caledonia Open Space Trail 

Cliffside Park Trail

Wind Point Lighthouse

Grant Park Beach

River Bend Nature Center

Root River Valley

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RCEDC

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