b'MB-006 2020-21 Relo - Single Page_MB-706.qxd2/21/20219:08 PMPage 82WASHINGTON COUNTY2828Kewaskum8445144Newburg175 West Bend3333Trenton144414583Erin HillsWashington County Slinger JacksonHartford60Gateway to the 60Kettle Moraine 175GermantownSteeped in history and anchored in nature, Washington County167 145has a distinctively rural feel. The countys population totals nearly83 164 N138,000 and is growing rapidly. Located northwest of Milwaukee,167Washington County is home to some of the most beautiful3 miles 45 145lakes, hills and natural formations ever carved out by thousand-ton slabs of ice. It was here that the rims of two glaciersPOPULATION: 137,637COUNTY SEAT: West Bend the Michigan and Green Baycollided, creating a huge ridge that extends some 120 miles from southeastern Wisconsin north to Lake Winnebago. This created some of the most beautifulFounded in 1838 by Germans who were attracted to the heavily topography in Wisconsin. Washington County boasts more thanwooded areas, the village still treasures its European heritage. In 50 lakes and five rivers. It is home to portions of the Ice AgeMay, village residents gather for a German Maifest celebration. Trail, several units of the Kettle Moraine State Forest andGermantown has a diversified economy that benefits from one of Pike Lake State Park, which features Powder Hill, a 1,350- the largest industrial parks in the state. The village has two golf foot-high kame that was formed when the glaciers began to melt.courses, several parks and a variety of home sizes.It also is the home of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians at Holy Hill, which attracts thousands of pilgrims each year who come to pray for good healthWest Bend/Kewaskum at this beautiful setting high atop a hill overlooking theWest Bend, the county seat and countryside. largest city in Washington County, is nestled in picturesque Germantownfarm country with rolling hills and rustic roads. The Germantown is a residential community located just northwestMilwaukee River winds its of Milwaukee. It is one of the largest villages in the state, coveringway through the downtown, en 34 square miles. It has also been one of the faster-growingroute from the hills of the Kettle communities in the state. Since 1990, its population has doubled.Moraine to Lake Michigan. The city maintains the charm andVISIT MilwaukeeMUNICIPALITYMedian IncomeTime to AirportMedian 2020friendliness of small-town living. WebsitePopulation Miles to Downtown Home Sales PriceMuseum of Wisconsin ArtTax Rate It is home to the Museum of GERMANTOWN$79,55345 minutes$327,000Wisconsin Art, which features the works of Wisconsin artists, village.germantown.wi.us20,59020 miles $16.24 and the Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra. Kewaskum Schools: Germantown is named after a famous Potawatomi Indian chief. Nestled along 82 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE'