Brodhead, Wisconsin is a city straddling both Green and Rock Counties in the southcentral part of the state. The population was 3,180 at the 2000 census. In February 2000, the city annexed a portion of land from the Town of Spring Valley in Rock County.

Founded in the spring of 1856, Brodhead was named after Edward Brodhead, chief engineer of the Milwaukee and Minnesota Railroad. Stores, hotels, homes, and churches were built as fast as men could erect them as the railroad brought more and more new residents. In 1857, Mr. Brodhead donated an 800-pound bell for the 1st church erected by the Methodists.

The Brodhead Band was organized in 1857 and the famous band wagon pulled by six horses was in great demand, going as far away as Freeport, Illinois, for the Lincoln Douglas debate. Enlisted in the Civil War, the band went with Sherman to the Sea and marched in the Grand Review in Washington at the war's end. Circus pioneer Al Ringling painted in the Carriage and Wagon factory which still stands north of the fire station downtown on West Third Avenue. He held his first tent show in Brodhead. The Town of Brodhead was incorporated in the year 1891.

Brodhead was one of the first towns to generate electricity from its water power. Pearling in the nearby Sugar River about the turn of the century became big business with dealers buying and selling thousands of dollars worth of pearls.

Just west of town is an historic marker for the Half-Way Tree, a bur oak which was allegedly named by Native Americans as the halfway point on a foot trail between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.[

Today, Brodhead, Wisconsin is a small community surrounded by lodas of things to do, including the Decatur Lake Country Club; 23 mile Sugar River State Trail - biking, hiking, cross country skiing & snowmobiling; Other fun spots include a historical railroad depot museum, two campgrounds and relaxing picnic sites. The Sugar River also allows visitors to enjoy canoeing and fishing. Brodhead is also recognized as the southern entrance to the 23 mile bike trail that leads to New Glarus. One of the many delights along the trail is the National Award Winning Clarence Covered Bridge replica constructed by the Brodhead Jaycees.

Brodhead is a small city set in the rolling green countryside of southern Wisconsin near the Illinois border. The community of 3,200 is one that is progressive yet one that doesn't want to forget its strong ties to history. For those wishing to get away from the urban rat race, Brodhead has much to offer. It is conveniently located within a two hour drive of Chicago, within 40 minutes of Madison, 90 minutes from Milwaukee and is one hour from Rockford.

Escaping to Brodhead is guaranteed to be relaxing and a decision you won't regret. The Sugar River Bike Trail, a Go-Kart race track, public swimming pool and an 18-hole golf course offer residents and their guests many recreational activities.

For more information on activities in and around Brodhead, Wisconsin, visit:

• Brodhead Public Schools District
• City of Brodhead, WI
• Rock County, WI
• Brodhead Chamber of Commerce
• The State of Wisconsin
• Brodhead, WI Real Estate Summary on IDCide (Local Info Data Server)
• Brodhead, WI on MuniNetGuide.com
• Brodhead, WI on CityTownInfo.com
• Brodhead, WI Google Earth Map
• View Brodhead, WI Area Jobs on Career Builder
• View Brodhead, WI Area Jobs on Yahoo HotJobs
• Brodhead, Wisconsin on Wikipedia.com

For more information on activities in and around South Central Wisconsin, visit:

• Visit Madison
• Downtown Madison
• University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Wisconsin: Life's So Good!

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