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ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF WALES
SCHOOLS | CHURCHES | GOVERNMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTHCARE | HISTORY


Although Wales has grown throughout the decades, both in residents and businesses, we still remain a quaint and humble community with a historic downtown district and budding surrounding area. The rural charm of Wales along with its excellent schools, abundance of recreational opportunities and convenient healthcare and professional services make it a true lower Lake Country destination.

SCHOOLS
The Kettle Moraine School District operates six schools, all designated as Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. The district serves more than 4000 students within Wales, Dousman and Genesee including four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. It is the district’s goal to cultivate academic excellence, citizenship, and personal development by offering a quality education and Learning without Boundaries. For more information log on to the district web site at www.kmsd.edu.

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Educating the whole child
Academic excellence, citizenship and personal development

21st Century Skills
Technology is shaping our world

The District of Choice
For students, parent, staff, and community

Home to the best talent in the nation
Skilled and innovative teachers make our students successful

Discovering Student Potential in a Blue Ribbon District of Excellence
www.kmsd.edu
 
Within 40 miles of the village there are several colleges and universities conveniently located, providing quality secondary full and part-time educational opportunities including Waukesha County Technical College, Carroll College, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Concordia, and Alverno College.

CHURCHES
Many faith communities are represented within the surrounding area of Wales including Presbyterian, Church of Latter-day Saints, Lutheran, Episcopal, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, and a variety non-denominational churches.

Top Jerusalem enjoys a rich history that began in 1842 when it was founded by Welsh-Americans. We worship in a lovely circa-1912 building that was lovingly restored to its historic beauty in the late 1990’s. Today Jerusalem is a church home to a family of faith that spans all age groups and backgrounds.

We seek to be a haven for those who are searching for an inviting and friendly place to worship, learn, and serve God. Believers are welcome, but so are sincerely seeking doubters.

www.jerusalempresbyterian.org

 
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At Acts 2 Church we welcome all people, no matter where you are in your spiritual journey, to join with us. We love to give to the Lord's work with our time, talents and treasures. Our efforts are focused directly on making a difference in our local community and the world in the name of Jesus Christ! Come, join us.

For more information visit our website or contact Rev. Al Klatt at: 414-379-2580

www.goActs2.com
E-Mail: Alan_Klatt@Yahoo.com

GOVERNMENT
Wales Village Hall, located downtown on Main Street near the original train station, is managed by the Village Clerk, staff and appointed officials who take a sincere and caring interest in the Village and its development. Village departments include Inspection, Public Works, Recreation, Board, Village Hall, and Fire Department. The Village Clerk runs day-to-day operations of Village Hall and oversees an array of committees. Wales legislative districts include the 5th Congressional District, the 11th state Senate District, and the 33rd state Assembly District. For more information log on to, www.vi.wales.wi.gov.

PUBLIC SAFETY
The Wales Genesee Volunteer Fire Department, which was established in 1923, protects the citizens of Wales with a modern state-of-the-art fire station, dispatch operations and fire apparatus. The full-time fire chief, Greg Jezak, and a highly trained volunteer crew of firefighters and EMS, all whom reside within four minutes or less of the station, are personally committed to the meeting the daily safety needs of the thriving Wales Genesee community. For more information log on to, www.wgfd.org.

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Thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated men and women, the Wales Genesee Fire Department proudly serves the growing community. The Village of Wales and Town of Genesee residents along with residents from outside the area serve as paid on call volunteers and are trained as firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMT). Both the communities and the fire department are growing and we are looking for more dedicated people interested in helping the communities and accepting the challenge of an exciting and rewarding career in the fire service.

The Waukesha County Sherriff Department is responsible for providing police protection to the Wales area. The department constantly strives to provide quality of service and quality of life to all citizens of Waukesha County.
www.waukeshacounty.gov

HEALTHCARE
With close proximity to major cities and communities, Wales offers the conveniences of quality healthcare including full-service clinics, specialty clinics and major hospitals. Dentistry, veterinary and other personal care services round out local healthcare services.
 
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HISTORY
The Village of Wales boasts a long and full history. Its name was derived from its first Welsh settlers, the Elias Family and other early farm families, who emigrated from Britain to the area in the 1840. Today, the Village still incorporates its heritage by proudly displaying the Welsh red dragon depicted on the national flag of Wales, England.

In 1880, the arrival of the Chicago Northwestern railroad and the erection of a train station brought increased activity to Wales. These were driving factors in the Village establishment in 1882.

In 1895, the Elias family built their distinctive new home on Main Street, which still stands majestically in their original Victorian style in downtown Wales. The Elias family home later became residence to the George Webb family, the business entrepreneurs and creators of the well known George Webb casual restaurant chain. Now known as Pedal’rs Inn, the home continues to provide the century-old tradition of hospitality as a bed and breakfast for local visitors.

Commerce began early in Wales when the James General Store opened its doors in 1882 on the corner of Main and Elias Streets and began providing the community with food and dry goods. Businesses continued to burgeon in the area and soon included a shoemaker, blacksmith, hardware shop and meat market.

Today, the Village area continues to grow and develop. New and emerging businesses, an increasing residential population and developmental improvements all continue to carry the legacy of a flourishing community, making Wales a desirable place to visit, reside or own a business.

HISTORICAL FACTS
  • Became a Welsh settlement in 1840’s
  • Settled by the Elias family
  • Established in 1882
  • Pedal’rs Inn was the second Elias home and later the home to the George Webb family
  • First telephone service in 1905
  • Electric service started in 1917
 
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