Marxville, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Marxville, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Marxville
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Dane County
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Berry
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:902
Coordinates:43.1911°N -89.6597°W
Area Code:608
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1569101

Marxville is an unincorporated community located in the town of Berry in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.[1] The community is named after the Marx family, who settled in the community in the 19th century.

The Town of Berry newsletter wrote, "Marxville (formerly Halfway Prairie) served as the town's commercial center, boasting a store, several blacksmith shops and other establishments. Marxville is believed to be named after a German immigrant, Johann Marx, who, although not the area's first settler, was one of the largest landowners. The name is said to have been decided when the resourceful Mr. Marx showed up at the settlers' feast with a barrel of beer."[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://wisconsin.hometownlocator.com/wi/dane/marxville.cfm Marxville, Wisconsin
  2. Web site: Town of Berry News, January 10, 2013 . Town of Berry . 23 September 2016 . 5 .