History of Lomira
Lomira was first settled by the Indians in 1840. White settlers, mostly from
New York and various European countries, followed in 1843.
In the early years, stagecoaches provided transportation to Lomira on the
historic Yellowstone Road, now Highway 175. In 1871, a railroad built just
east of the original village brought more growth.
When the Village of Lomira was incorporated in 1899, it covered 530 acres
and had a population of 433. At this time, Lomira consisted of a hotel,
brewery, cigar factory, general store, drugstore, fish hatchery, furniture
factory, shoe factory, blacksmith shop, campground, and hat shop. Unfortunately,
most of these businesses ceased operations during the Great Depression.
As part of Wisconsin's dairy land, Lomira's economy has always been strongly
linked to agricultural industries. The area has an abundance of surface waters,
numerous wildlife refuges and preserves, and excellent hunting and fishing.
Lomira - Now and Then
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Village of
Lomira, Wisconsin