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Treasures of the Past -- Vision for the Future

Settled in the 1840's, Evansville was originally referred to as the "the Grove" -- a historical reference to a stand of trees just northwest of town. This image is kept alive by the contemporary Arbor Day Foundation's 2002 Tree City award. Even though the city is presently one of the fastest growing communities in Rock County, Evansville has maintained its charm and small town friendly atmosphere. Evansville's vision for its future is clearly articulated throughout numerous current, as well as proposed, public and private projects. Several of these projects can be identified while touring the city.

Many downtown business owners have launched major restoration projects, returning Evansville's Main Street to its former glory and attracting new businesses to town. Union Bank and Trust, a local bank is partnering with the city's Economic Development Commission to provide grants to assist business owners with facade restoration.

The school district's state of the art facility, complete with a geothermal HVAC operating system and wind turbine, links Evansville's past and present. Baker Manufacturing, Evansville's oldest existing manufacturer, was a leading worldwide producer of windmills from 1874 until 1949. Examples of these historical, alternative energy sources can be seen at Baker's facility on Enterprise St. and in the Wind Prairie, at the end of First Street.

Evansville's past and future are also linked through agriculture. Early on, wheat and tobacco were the biggest crops in South Central Wisconsin, and dairy farming soon became popular as well. Today, located just outside Evansville's city limits, the Landmark Services Cooperative operates a truck terminal and a rail terminal, a computerized facility that can load corn onto railcars at the rate of 62,000 bushels an hour, or 2 1/2 minutes per railcar.

Only 23 miles south of Madison and 18 miles west of Janesville on state highway 14, Evansville offers the best of both worlds. With a population of just over 4,200 people, safe neighborhoods, and quiet tree- lined streets, small town values abound. Pride is taken in our good schools, parks and library. And minutes away are shopping malls, theaters, music venues and museums.

If you are considering moving to Evansville, contact us at the address below. We are happy to send a relocation packet to you with more information on Evansville and a listing of area realtors to help you search for your new home.