New Lisbon, Wisconsin

New Lisbon is a city in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States.

The site of New Lisbon was used as a seasonal winter encampment by Ho-Chunk people, who called it Waac Hot’ųp Ra or Waac Hožu Ra (anglicized to Wa Du Shuda), meaning "where canoes are placed" or "boat launch.

"[5]: 194  [6]: 19  The United States acquired the land from the Ho-Chunk nation in an 1836 treaty.

[7]: 378–379  The village was originally named Mill Haven but later changed to New Lisbon, possibly at the suggestion of county clerk Larmon Saxton, who hailed from Lisbon, Ohio.

[5]: 194  In 1857, the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad connected to the community.

[14] As of the census[15] of 2010, there were 2,554 people, 631 households, and 360 families living in the city.

35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,436 people, 617 households, and 383 families living in the city.

32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The administrator has the powers previously vested in the clerk-treasurer and oversees city operations and budgets.

In 2004, the New Lisbon Correctional Institution, a medium-security state prison, was built in the city.

New Lisbon dam on the Lemonweir River
New Lisbon's Water Tower from Interstate 90
New Lisbon city hall
New Lisbon library