Rosendale, Wisconsin
village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Rosendale is a village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,039 at the 2020 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Rosendale and partially within the Town of Springvale.
History
The village was named for the wild rose bushes growing in a dale near the original town site. The village is also known for the Sisson Peony Garden which has been an impact to the village throughout the years.
Geography
Rosendale is located at 43°48′34″N 88°40′23″W (43.80962, -88.673154).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.22 square miles (3.16 km2), all land.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 1,039 people, 400 households, and 267 families living in the village. The population density was 837.9 inhabitants per square mile (323.5/km2). There were 413 housing units at an average density of 333 per square mile (128.6/km2).
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