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YOUR GUIDE TO FITCHBURG, WI

KEY FACTS, POINTS OF INTEREST & HOMES FOR SALE IN FITCHBURG

Directly south of Madison is Fitchburg, which Travel Wisconsin calls a young, dynamic, and evolving community. Since being incorporated in 1984, Fitchburg has become a place known for family-oriented communities and a technology-led business community.

RESTAURANTS

1.- LILIANA’S RESTAURANT
2.- QUIVEY’S GROVE
3.- THE THIRSTY GOAT

SHOPS

1.- BRICKS & MINIFIGS
2.- WEST TOWNE MALL
3.- HATCHERY HILL TOWNE CENTER

POINTS OF INTEREST

1.- MCKEE FARMS PARK
2.- FITCHBURG FARMERS’ MARKET
3.- KITE RIDERS LLC

ESSENTIALS

1.- FITCHBURG VETERINARY HOSPITAL
2.- FAMILY DENTAL CARE OF FITCHBURG
3.- ORANGE SHOE PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS

HISTORY

Before being named Fitchburg, this area was known by names like Rome and Greenfield. According to local historians, the first settlers landed in the late 1830s to start a thriving wheat farming industry. Fitchburg’s first residents were Native Americans and settlers from Ireland, New England, New York, and Pennsylvania.

2016-07-Fitchburg-9372-e1555692120534 — Image source: fitchburgchamber.com

SCHOOLS

Schools that serve the Fitchburg area, including Verona Area High School, Oregon High School, and Oregon Middle School, all receive A ratings from school review aggregator website Niche. Oregon High School, for instance, wins its A rating thanks to great academics, teachers, clubs, and college prep.

verona high school — Image source: www.madison.com

REAL ESTATE

Fitchburg’s market is decidedly a seller’s market, with homes staying on the market a median of 59 days. Fitchburg’s median sale price is $365K with a median list price of $350K.