Elkhorn, Wisconsin Relocation Guide
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Population: 5,337 Located in Walworth County
Centrally located between Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee, nestled in picturesque Walworth County, the city of Elkhorn is easy to get to for both Wisconsin and Illinois residents. A close-knit community surrounded by rolling farmlands, Elkhorn typifies small town living. . . . an escape to the country, yet close to modern day conveniences. It's no wonder so many residents and businesses know Elkhorn is "A Great Place to Live and Work!" Whether leisure traveling or moving supplies and products in and out of the city, residents and businesses find that Elkhorn offers convenient, easy access to major highways. US Interstate 43 goes north to Milwaukee and Green Bay, 45 miles and 150 miles respectively; and south to Beloit (25 miles) and Rockford, Illinois (48 miles). I-43 also connects directly to I-94 just south of Milwaukee. North on US Interstate 12, Whitewater is 17 miles away, and Madison a 75-mile drive. The resort town of Lake Geneva is just 9 miles south, and a few miles further is the Wisconsin-Illinois border. Elkhorn takes pride in its historic preservation, seen not only in the downtown area but throughout its residential neighborhoods as well. Many of these fine, older homes date back to the mid 1800's and their present owners carefully maintain them; many have been restored to near-original condition and appearance. Mature, stately oaks, maples, and evergreens line most residential streets in the older sections of town; driving or strolling down these streets in the fall, the rich, vibrant colors of changing leaves are breathtaking. The city's growing population has spurred development of new residential communities in Elkhorn. New homes and subdivisions have sprung up on the northeast and west sides of town, two new multi-family units have been built near West Side Elementary School, and the city has annexed land on the west side on which will be built 146 single-family homes, 20 duplexes, multi-family housing and commercial buildings. Elkhorn, the "Christmas Card Town", has become a popular tourist destination for visitors from all over the U.S. - and not just during the holiday season! The Walworth County Fair, one of the largest in the Midwest, attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Elkhorn each August during the six days culminating on Labor Day. The fun and excitement takes place at the fairgrounds' sprawling 90 acres, situated on the east side of town. It's a real county fair - complete with animal shows and 4-H exhibits, big-name entertainment, harness racing, tractor pulls, carnival games and rides, concessions, and plenty of hearty country vittles - from hot dogs and fresh squeezed lemonade to barbecue and homemade confections! Elkhorn's town square - Courthouse Park - plays host year-round to arts and crafts fairs, marathon races, parades and other special events. And during the Christmas season, the square glitters with thousands of lights, a giant decorated Christmas tree, merry holiday adornments and a dazzling Christmas parade. Visitors often travel to Elkhorn during the Yuletide season just to see the "real life" Elkhorn scenes of the Cecile Johnson Christmas cards they have given or received over the years - and they're never disappointed! |
