New Glarus, Wisconsin

New Glarus, Wisconsin
New Glarus Village Hall
Location of New Glarus in Green County, Wisconsin.
New Glarus
New Glarus
Coordinates: 42°48′50″N 89°38′07″W / 42.813764°N 89.635365°W / 42.813764; -89.635365
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyGreen
Founded1845
Government
  Village Board PresidentRoger Truttman
Area
  Total
1.80 sq mi (4.65 km2)
  Land1.80 sq mi (4.65 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
900 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,266
  Density1,261.0/sq mi (486.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code608
FIPS code55-56700
GNIS feature ID1570216
Websitewww.newglarusvillage.com

New Glarus is a village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,266 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1845 by immigrants from the canton of Glarus in eastern Switzerland, from which the village takes its name. It is located at the intersection of Wisconsin Highways 69 and 39 within the Madison metropolitan area.