Wood County, created in 1856 from Portage County, is named after Joseph Wood, a state legislator. Located in central Wisconsin, the county seat is Wisconsin Rapids.
Land Area 792.78 sq miles
Water Area 16.68 sq miles
Elevation 1,028 ft at Wisconsin Rapids. 1,481 ft at Powers Bluff.
Number of Lakes 78
Area in Lakes 6,245 acres (9.76 sq miles)
Rivers Black, Wisconsin, Yellow
Major Watershed Wisconsin River
Geographical Province West and south: Central Plain. North and east: Northern Highland
Natural Vegetation Northern two-thirds: maple, hemlock, and yellow birch. Southwest: white and red pine along southern border. Southwest corner: small area a black spruce, tamarack, and cedar.
Population
1930: 37,865
1970: 65,362
1980: 72,799
1990: 73,605
2000: 75,555
Border Counties
North: Marathon County, Portage County
East: Portage County
South: Juneau County, Adams County
West: Clark County, Jackson County
Wood County Government and Local Information Resources
County Web Site
www.co.wood.wi.us
Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors
County Clerk Office of the County Clerk
PO Box 8095
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54495 Phone: 715-421-8460
Health Department Health Department
184 Second Street North
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54494-4162
Phone: 715-421-8911
County Parks Parks and Forestry
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54494 Phone: 715-421-8422
Birth & Death Certificates, Marriage Records Register of Deeds
PO Box 8095
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54495 Phone: 715-421-8450
Cooperative Extension UW-Extension, Wood County
PO Box 8095
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54495 Phone: 715-421-8440
E-mail
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Tourism, Relocation & Business Development Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance
1120 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54494-5229
Phone: 715-423-1830
E-mail
Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
PO Box 868
Marshfield,
WI 54449-0868
Phone: 715-384-3454
E-mail
Marshfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
PO Box 868
Marshfield,
WI 54449-0868 Phone: 715-384-3454
Toll Free: 800-422-4541
Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
2507 8th St South
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54494
Phone: 715-422-4650
Toll Free: 800-554-4484
E-mail
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Historical and Genealogical Societies Heart O' Wisconsin Genealogical Society
490 E Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI 54494 E-mail
Marshfield Area Genealogy Group
PO Box 337
Marshfield,
WI 54449
North Wood County Historical Society
PO Box 142
Marshfield,
WI 54449 Phone: 715-387-3322
South Wood County Historical Corp
1081 2nd St
Port Edwards,
WI 54469 Phone: 715-887-3966
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