Caledonia
A community guide to Caledonia in Wisconsin, the United States.
- Population
- 25,361 residents
- Region
- Wisconsin
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 42.8078, -87.9243
Community and amenities
Caledonia offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Wisconsin: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Caledonia's residents. Visitors passing through Caledonia encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Economy and services
The economy of Caledonia reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Wisconsin. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Wisconsin and the United States. Businesses based in Caledonia draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
History
The history of Caledonia is bound up with the broader story of Wisconsin. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Caledonia has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Caledonia sits at approximate coordinates 42.8078 latitude and -87.9243 longitude within Wisconsin. The terrain and natural features around Caledonia reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Wisconsin road network providing the principal routes in and out.