Evansville...Enjoy Its Beauty & Prosperity

Evansville, the fastest growing community in Rock County, offers a historic backdrop to its vibrant and progressive business and industrial sectors. 

From Lake Leota Park to the new "high-tech" high school, Evansville provides a unique richness of life for its residents, visitors and business community.

You can find it all in Evansville:

• The historic charm of Wisconsin's finest collection of Victorian architecture 

• Shopping in one of several antique stores

• Fine Dining and Lodging 

• Playing a round of golf at one of the finest courses in southern Wisconsin

• The beauty of Lake Leota or simply enjoying the stunning serenity of a truly gracious small town

Geography & History

The City of Evansville is located in the south central part of Wisconsin and is 23 miles south of the State Capital, Madison. Evansville was settled in the 1840's and was known as "The Grove" because of the large stand of trees located to the northwest of the City. From its settlement throughout its growth, Evansville has enjoyed a reputation as a center of business and industry. Early settlers were linked to the thriving agricultural economy. With the coming of the railroad to Evansville in 1863, local manufacturers began producing implements for settlement westward beyond the Mississippi.

Business & Industry

Throughout the 20th Century, Evansville's manufacturing heritage grew while the quality of work found only in smaller communities was maintained. Today, local leaders are working to promote continued growth in business and industry in the community in order to strengthen Evansville's role as a center of business and industry.

Community

Evansville is proud of its community. Its schools are among the best in Wisconsin, ranking fourth, and six top universities and technical schools, including University of Wisconsin-Madison and Beloit College, are within 30 minutes.  Exceptional health care services and facilities are available in Evansville and the surrounding area.  

Recreational opportunities abound in Evansville. At Lake Leota Park, a large stream-fed lake provides non-motorized boating and ice skating, and also features a public pool, baseball and softball fields, basketball tennis and volleyball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas and hiking areas.