Ideally situated between the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee and Madison, Jefferson County offers a pleasant mixture of urban and rural life.
With easy access via the I-94 and I-90 highway system, the County is characterized by rich agricultural areas, thriving family-oriented communities, diversified manufacturing, and highly valued natural resource features.
Jefferson County has many historic sites dating back to the early 1800's. They reflect the rich history and architecture of the past. Historical sites of interest include: the famous Octagon House and America's First Kindergarten in Watertown; the one-of-a-kind National Dairy Shrine and Hoard Historical Museum, the Panther Intaglio mound, and the Old Fort in Fort Atkinson; the archaeologically significant Indian Mounds and Trail County Park along Lake Koshkonong; the Jefferson Historical Museum; and the Aztalan Historical Museum adjacent to the Aztalan State Park.
With easy access via the I-94 and I-90 highway system, the County is characterized by rich agricultural areas, thriving family-oriented communities, diversified manufacturing, and highly valued natural resource features.
Jefferson County has many historic sites dating back to the early 1800's. They reflect the rich history and architecture of the past. Historical sites of interest include: the famous Octagon House and America's First Kindergarten in Watertown; the one-of-a-kind National Dairy Shrine and Hoard Historical Museum, the Panther Intaglio mound, and the Old Fort in Fort Atkinson; the archaeologically significant Indian Mounds and Trail County Park along Lake Koshkonong; the Jefferson Historical Museum; and the Aztalan Historical Museum adjacent to the Aztalan State Park.
Jefferson County Visioning Session
The Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium recently hosted the "Economic Development in Action ... Shaping a 21st Century Economy" forum to kick off a vision and action plan for the county.
"Key assets of the county...included regional location, agriculture and food, water and natural resources, small town living, cultural heritage and corporate presence and manufacturing diversity," according to Vandewalle and Associates' Rob Gottschalk. "Jefferson County's location between Madison and Milwaukee was also mentioned as a positive characteristic of the county."
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"Key assets of the county...included regional location, agriculture and food, water and natural resources, small town living, cultural heritage and corporate presence and manufacturing diversity," according to Vandewalle and Associates' Rob Gottschalk. "Jefferson County's location between Madison and Milwaukee was also mentioned as a positive characteristic of the county."
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Contact
Contact the Economic Development Professional for Jefferson County:
Dennis Heling, Executive Director
Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium
dennish@co.jefferson.wi.us
920.674.8710
www.jcedc.net
Dennis Heling, Executive Director
Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium
dennish@co.jefferson.wi.us
920.674.8710
www.jcedc.net