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Fort Atkinson
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Fort Atkinson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the Rock River, a few miles upstream from Lake Koshkonong. Money Magazine named Fort Atkinson one of America's Hottest Little Boomtowns. The population was 11,621 at the 2000 census.
The city of Fort Atkinson is located at the site of Fort Koshkonong, and is named after General Henry Atkinson. There is a replica of the original stockade just outside of town, although not at its original site which was at the confluence of the Rock and Bark Rivers. The historical museum has a special civil war library and exhibit as well. The museum is named after the Hoard family who founded the nationally distributed dairy farm magazine Hoard's Dairyman. The Dairy Shrine portion of the complex shows the history and importance of the dairy industry.
Fort Atkinson is located at to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.2 square kilometers. In the city the population was spread out with 24.2 percent under the age of 18, 8.6 percent from 18 to 24, 30.9 percent from 25 to 44, 21.8 percent from 45 to 64, and 14.5 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Fort Atkinson is also known as the city of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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