Helenville is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 238 at the 2020 census.

History

A post office called Helenville has been in operation since 1851. The community was named in honor of Helen, the attractive wife of the original owner of the town site.

Geography

Helenville is located at (43.020378, -88.698619).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.5&nbsp;square mile (1.3&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all land.

Demographics

As of the census

Notable person

  • Kenneth E. Gruennert, Medal of Honor

Supernationals

In its last 13 years, Helenville Fire Department hosts the Helenville Supernationals Truck and Tractor Pulls. This event is located on Depot Road at the Helenville Fireman's Park. There are eleven classes which include: gas/diesel stock, open stock, super stock, pro street diesels, SS, LLT (Illinois State Pullers), LLT (Southcentral Wi Tractors), hot farm, altered farm (PI Pullers), and mini rods (tri county). All proceeds benefit the HFD.

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