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Shorewood, WI

Shorewood is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of Milwaukee, it is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The population was 13,859 at the 2020 census. 

Shorewood is located at 43°05′31″N 87°53′11″W (43.092061, −87.886333). Nestled between the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan, Shorewood is bordered by the City of Milwaukee to the south and west and Whitefish Bay to the north. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.59 square miles (4.12 km²), all of it land. Shorewood's border to the west stops at the Milwaukee River's edge according to the Village Charter, unlike most river municipal boundaries that are set in the middle of the river.

In the early 19th century when the first white settlers arrived, the Shorewood area was controlled by Native Americans, including the Menominee, Potawatomi, and Sauk people. The United States Federal Government traded the land from the Menominee people in 1832 through the Treaty of Washington.

The land was organized as part of the Town of Milwaukee in 1835, and when settlers arrived in the mid-1830s, they found the area to be heavily forested. They built two sawmills on the east bank of the Milwaukee River, and the unincorporated community around the sawmills was known as Mechanicsville. However, the mills' success was short-lived; both closed during the Panic of 1837. Thomas Bare, the area's first permanent white settler, arrived in 1841 and purchased ninety acres of farmland east of the Milwaukee River. Around 1850, another unincorporated community known as Humboldt was settled in the area. Humboldt's industrial base included a paper mill and a grist mill.

Beginning in the 1870s, the area's economy began to diversify. In 1873, the Northwestern Union Railway laid tracks through present-day Shorewood along the eastern bank of the Milwaukee River. The railroad was a boon for local businesses, including the Milwaukee Cement Company, which began quarrying limestone on the bluffs above the river in 1876. The community that grew around the company was known as Cementville and prospered until quarrying operations ceased in 1909.

Health and wellness are paramount in Shorewood, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Froedtert & MCW Shorewood Clinic is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Shorewood 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 Ascend Fitness, Orangetheory Gym, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Shorewood, such as the Oak Leaf Trail and Shorewood Nature Conservancy. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Shorewood, WI are Atwater Park/Atwater Beach, Hubbard Park, and Lakeshore State Park.

Population: 13,603 (2023). ZIP code: 53211. Area code(s): 414. Elevation: 630 feet (192 m). Area: 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km²).

FAQs

Is Shorewood, WI a good neighborhood?

Shorewood is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 13,707. Shorewood is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Shorewood offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes.

Is Shorewood a city in Wisconsin?

Shorewood is a unique and pedestrian-friendly urban village styled in the European tradition. We are the first suburb north of the city of Milwaukee on the shores of Lake Michigan. Bordered by Lake Michigan on the east, the Milwaukee River on the west, and the Village of Whitefish Bay to the north.

What is the property tax rate in Shorewood, WI?

The Village's mill rate for 2020 will be 7.42. This means that for every $1,000 a property is worth, the property will be imposed $7.42 in taxes. The mill rate is being reduced by 5.3% mostly due to the fact the total assessed valuation of the Village went up just over 7% during the assessment process.

Sources

Wikipedia 

Village of Shorewood 

Froedtert & MCW Shorewood Clinic 

Shorewood Parks and Recreation Department 

Ascend Fitness

Orangetheory Gym 

Anytime Fitness

Oak Leaf Trail 

Shorewood Nature Conservancy

Atwater Park/Atwater Beach

Hubbard Park

Lakeshore State Park

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