York, Jackson County, Wisconsin
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United StatesYork, Wisconsin | |
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  York  York | |
| Coordinates: 44°27′00″N 91°08′43″W / 44.45000°N 91.14528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Town | Northfield |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code | |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577103[1] |
York is an unincorporated community in the town of Northfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is along County Highway G, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east-northeast of Pigeon Falls.[2]
York is primarily known for its annual rodeo held every second weekend of August. It has a park and a bar, but no stores or gas stations. It is designated by Zip Code 54758.[3]
Geography
York is in Jackson County, at latitude 44.5 and longitude −91.145 and at an elevation of 896 feet. It appears on the Pigeon Falls U.S Geological Survey Map and is in the Central Time Zone.[3]
York Schools
York's first schoolhouse was built in 1926 on the corner of Highways 121 and G. In 1936, the brick schoolhouse burned to the ground. It was replaced the following year, and a sign recovered from the fire was hung above the new school's windows. Theodore Hanson taught at the school from 1949 to 1965 until the redistricting and consolidation of schools lead to its closure. The old schoolhouse was then used as a community center until 1990, when it was sold and converted to a private home.[4]
Ormand Kinning Memorial Park
York's park, Ormond Kinning Memorial Park, is owned by the York-Northfield Recreation Club, Inc. and the Rod and Gun Club. The York Creamery originally owned the land, which contained an old baseball field. In 1962, the Creamery needed to replace its sewage system, and told community members they could have more of the land. Ormond “Shot” Kinning and other local residents then renovated the ball field to its present state. In addition to the baseball field, the park has playground equipment, two stands/sheds, and areas for the rodeo and gymkhana.
The annual York Rodeo is held at the park. It has been the site of baby showers, reunions, graduation parties, wedding, picnics, and other events.
This park was named after Ormond “Shot” Kinning, following his death in a farming accident. The sign at its entrance was erected during the 1968 rodeo.[5][6]
