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 Place of Peace, Comfort, and Security
Welcome to Walworth County, Wisconsin!
Walworth County, located in southeastern Wisconsin, is one of the oldest and wealthiest counties in the state. The diversified topography has rolling hills, forests, prairies, marshes, meadows, and winding streams. It is a perfect square in shape, containing 576 square miles (368,640 acres). There are 24 lakes, the largest being Geneva Lake which is nine miles long, from one to three miles wide, with water supplied by fresh springs. Walworth County borders Illinois on the south and Racine County on the East; Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties - the most populous in Wisconsin - reside to the north of these two counties, ensuring that there are ample year-round activities, culture, business and employment opportunities and educational venues for all lifestyles and ages. The City of Elkhorn, Wisconsin is the seat of Walworth County.
The growth of the county has been steady and permanent. In 1836, 27 families lived in the county in log houses, and by 1990 the population had grown to 57,000. In the following decade, the population of Walworth County grew to 93,759.
The first residents of Walworth County came principally from New York State. Other states represented were Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Illinois. Of those that came early to the wilderness, the English were predominant. Norwegians purchased land in the area after 1838, the Irish came after the famine of 1847, and the Germans arrived after the revolution of 1848. It was only after many hardships of the early pioneers that Walworth County became a "place of peace, comfort, and security."
Preceding the white settlers, southern Wisconsin was the home of the Potawatomi Indians. The Potawatomi and Algonquian tribe, whose home was central New York, migrated to Montreal, then to Green Bay and - in the latter part of the 18th Century - to Lake Geneva. They had settlements on the north shore and at the west end of the lake. It was here that Chief Big Foot (Gros Pied) lived when the settlers arrived.
Christopher Payne has been given the credit of being the first actual settler of the county. In February 1836, he came from Pennsylvania to the shore of Lake Geneva and cleared trees and brush near where the Whiting House, a large hotel, later stood. After building his log cabin, he left for Illinois. When he returned in April, he was greeted by a party of surveyors who had claimed his land. They drove him from his claim and burned his cabin. Payne returned with 30 armed men and, after much argument, the surveyors accepted $2,000 for the land and departed. Payne later remarked that he had "bought his own pocketbook."
With the opening of the west, the county gained an increasing number of settlers. John S. Rockwell, a clerk in the newly established government land office at Milwaukee, formed a partnership to find a site for a new village. The location for the new settlement they chose was the exact center of a proposed new county. They named the village Elkhorn. Walworth County was first organized in 1838 when Milwaukee county was subdivided. It was named after judge Rueben H. Walworth, chancellor of New York state.
Today, Walworth County is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including the ancient glacial Kettle Moraine, its comfortable lifestyles and proximity to Milwaukee and Chicago, Madison and more. People who have chosen to live in Walworth County typically have done so either to enjoy its 4-season wonders, its natural and/or man-made amenities or its enormous popularity as a "home in the country" - a nightly and weekend vacation spot away from the hubbub of industry and academia. In any case, they all share one trait in common - they're glad they chose to live in Walworth County, Wisconsin. (Historical information courtesy of the Walworth County Historical Society).
Walworth County Homes, Properties and Special Feature Real Estate
As you would expect, Walworth County, Wisconsin real estate is highly valued and available homes and properties sell quickly. Charming first-time or senior homes, executive estates, recreational properties for active lives and special view properties of all styles and sizes can be found within or near Walworth County. If you’re already picturing yourself owning Walworth County, Wisconsin real estate, you’re not alone.
Walworth County, Wisconsin real estate includes a wide variety of homes for sale, condos for sale, water access properties (waterfront or scenic view), active adult communities, hobby farms and executive properties. Regardless of your present home or property concerns - whether you are buying or selling a home, condo, land or other property – Robert Diamond has the expertise to guide you through the process painlessly and profitably. Sellers who have been in the area for a while know our reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. My staff and I will mine every source for suitable properties so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of solution for you.
For buyers new to the area, Robert Diamond will provide the specialized services you deserve: a strong work ethic, personal real estate expertise to help define your needs, help with selecting and securing standard financing for your purchase, special technology, constant communication throughout the transaction, and more. Our agency has gained a proud reputation for providing superior benefits to our home-buying clients as we help them complete their search - from existing homes for sale, properties for sale, lots, vacant land, new construction, 55-plus and retirement communities, investment properties, waterfront, golf and recreational properties, golf course lots - all the way to luxury villas, estates and executive homes.
So when you're ready to buy or sell real estate in or around Walworth County, Wisconsin, please let Robert Diamond help you find the home or property of your dreams. Contact Robert Diamond today!
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