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YOUR GUIDE TO STOUGHTON, WI
KEY FACTS, POINTS OF INTEREST & HOMES FOR SALE IN STOUGHTON
Just south of Lake Kegonsa and situated on the Yahara River, Stoughton is a city of 13,000 that’s home to big companies and is the birthplace of community television.
RESTAURANTS
1.- LAZ BISTRO & BAR
2.- DEAK’S PUB & GRILL
3.- LA CANTINA
SHOPS
1.- NORDIC NOOK
2.- DUNE GIFT AND HOME
3.- CHEESERS
POINTS OF INTEREST
1.- LAKE KEGONSA STATE PARK
2.- STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE
3.- LIVSREISE - NORWEGIAN HERITAGE CENTER
ESSENTIALS
1.- STOUGHTON FAMILY DENTAL
2.- LOTUS SALON
3.- NATURE'S GARDEN PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE
HISTORY
Surveyed all the way back in 1833, Stoughton got its start as a sawmill and farming town. Later, the area became a popular resort and skiing destination. It’s always been known for its Norwegian heritage and the celebration of Syttende Mai, also known as Norwegian Independence Day. Stoughton is also home to the oldest operating community cable channel in the country, WSTO TV.
SCHOOLS
The Stoughton Area School District receives an above average rating of B from Niche.com, with high marks in academics and college prep. The district includes three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.
REAL ESTATE
Like much of Wisconsin, Stoughton is a seller’s market, with homes being in short supply. The median listing price is around $330K.
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