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Marshfield, WI

Marshfield is a city in Wood and Marathon counties in the state of Wisconsin in the U.S. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 10, Highway 13, and Highway 97. The population was 18,929 at the 2020 census; of this, 18,119 were in Wood County and 810 were in Marathon County. It is a principal city of the Marshfield–Wisconsin Rapids micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Wood County, and had a population of 74,207 in 2020. Marshfield is home to the Marshfield Clinic, a large healthcare system that serves much of Central, Northern, and Western Wisconsin.

Marshfield is located at (44.6649, −90.1760), sitting on a low ridge called the Marshfield moraine by geologists. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.69 square miles (35.5 km²), of which 13.66 square miles (35.4 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km²) is water.

In 1851 and 1853, when the area was still forested, surveyors working for the U.S. government marked all the section corners in the 6 by 6 miles (9.7 by 9.7 km) square which now includes Marshfield, Hewitt, and Cameron, working on foot with compass and chain. Marshfield was settled much later than many surrounding towns. DuBay started his trading post 40 miles (64 km) east on the Wisconsin River around 1818. A sawmill was built at Nekoosa in 1832. A sawmill was built at Neillsville around 1847. The first building at Marshfield came in 1872.

In 1872 the Wisconsin Central Railway was building the leg of its line from Stevens Point through the forest to what would become Colby, heading north for Lake Superior. The railway needed a supply depot between those two towns, and Marshfield was about midway. At the railroad's request, Louis Rivers, his wife and child, and his brother Frank came to the area and started cutting an opening in the forest. They built a two-room log hotel at what is now the corner of Depot and Chestnut streets, with bunks in the west room and tables, benches, a bar, and a store in the east room. That crude building between the stumps was the first permanent structure in Marshfield.

Health and wellness are paramount in Marshfield, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Marshfield Clinic and North Shore Healthcare stand as cornerstones in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Marshfield 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 Anytime Fitness, YMCA, and Lift Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Marshfield, such as the Hamus Natures Preserve Loop and Wildwood Station Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Marshfield, WI are Wildwood Zoo, Wildwood Park, and World's Largest Round Barn.

Population: 18,736 (2023). ZIP code: 54449. Area code(s): 715/534. Elevation: 1,286 ft (392 m). Area: 13.69 square miles (35.5 km²)

FAQs

Is Marshfield, WI a nice place to live?

Marshfield is in Wood County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Marshfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Marshfield, there are a lot of bars and parks

Why is Marshfield, WI called Hub City?

In 1901 a second line was built from Wisconsin Rapids to Marshfield. In 1903 38 passenger trains stopped daily in Marshfield. So many tracks intersected in the community that Marshfield was nicknamed "Hub City".

What is an interesting fact about Marshfield, WI?

Near the geographic center of Wisconsin is Marshfield, population of 19,000 unusual because the city sits in both Wood and Marathon counties. The long-ago railroad town’s ancestors include a former governor,  William Upham, whose 1880 Victorian mansion is the local history museum. Here you will also find the world’s largest round barn, whose construction was completed 100 years ago.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Marshfield

Marshfield Clinic 

North Shore Healthcare

Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department 

Anytime Fitness

YMCA 

Lift Gym

Hamus Natures Preserve Loop 

Wildwood Station Trail

Wildwood Zoo

Wildwood Park

World's Largest Round Barn

Niche

Wausau Daily Herald

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