Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Fort Atkinson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is on the Rock River, a few miles upstream from Lake Koshkonong. The population was 12,368 at the 2010 census.

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
A portion of downtown Fort Atkinson
A portion of downtown Fort Atkinson
Location of Fort Atkinson in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Location of Fort Atkinson in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 42°55′38″N 88°50′26″W / 42.92722°N 88.84056°W / 42.92722; -88.84056Coordinates: 42°55′38″N 88°50′26″W / 42.92722°N 88.84056°W / 42.92722; -88.84056
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyJefferson
Government
 • TypeCity Council
 • PresidentDavin Lescohier
Area
 • Total5.80 sq mi (15.02 km2)
 • Land5.66 sq mi (14.66 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
Elevation
784 ft (239 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total12,368
 • Estimate 
(2018)
12,505
 • Density2,204.91/sq mi (851.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
53538
Area codes920 Exchanges: 563,568
FIPS code55-26675[2]
GNIS feature ID1565151[3]
Websitewww.fortatkinsonwi.net

References change

  1. "2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Mar 28, 2019.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.