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			Rivers, streams, lakes and two city parks provide excellent recreation areas for the picnicker, hiker, hunter or fisherman. The region is rich in cultural opportunities ranging from community and professional theater to concerts and art galleries.

Whether you want to explore, shop, dine or just relax, you'll find Edgerton is a precious gem waiting to be discovered in Rock County. Edgerton's downtown is a treasure trove of history. Its museums, points of interest and historic buildings take you to another era when the town was "The Tobacco Capital of the World." In our downtown area you will find old tobacco warehouses and the Edgerton Rail Road Depot, a local Victorian landmark slated for complete renovation. All stand as monuments to the town's past. History also converges with literature in Edgerton, thanks to the Sterling North Society's dedication to preserve and promote this author's works and local heritage. The W. Rollin St. home where an 11-year old North lived in 1918 with his pet raccoon - the inspiration for his well-loved novel Rascal - is the crown jewel on a site walk of places significant to North's life. The restored home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, also accommodates a literary center and museum. The Edgerton Public Library, which houses a display of Sterling North books, and the Edgerton Methodist Church that is home of "Poe the Crow" round out the walking tour. Edgerton's old-fashioned brick storefronts are more than scenic backdrops for its wealth of historic sites. Here, as well as in other unique locations throughout the city and surrounding countryside, you'll uncover many riches. Browse quaint shops, hunt for antiques or behold works of local artisans known for pottery, print making, stained glass, ceramics, crafts and more. If you work up an appetite in your quest for that just right gift or personal touch for your home, don't despair. Enjoy a bite to eat or a favorite beverage at one of the many pubs or restaurants in the Edgerton area offering everything from fast food to fine dining. While tours and shopping could fill a whole day, this community of just under 5,000 residents also offers many special reasons to visit throughout the year. The annual Chili Mania chili contest, arts & crafts fairs, concerts in Central Parks 1930's bandstand and holiday celebrations beckon visitors to join in the fun. And don't forget the festivals... Tobacco growing shaped this community and remains today a vital crop - so important it is heralded each July during Tobacco Heritage Days. AppleFest in September and the Rock River Thresheree held in Threshermen's Park on Labor Day weekend are other celebrations of agrarian origin.

Camping, fishing, golfing, swimming, boating and water sports are just a few of the activities enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.

The City of Edgerton has an excellent, well-maintained public park system that is complemented by other public recreation areas, school, and private enterprise. Race Track Park is a former sulky race track that has been updated to become a major community park/sports facility. Saunder's Creek meanders through the northern part of the park which allows for some picturesque nature trails to exist. The border of the park is wooded, which the interior has several baseball fields, soccer fields, and playground for the children. There is a small deer park that is for the residents and visitors to watch the deer interact and change with the seasons. The Conservation Club is also located in the park which hosts trap shooting leagues, tractor pulls, and can be leased for meetings and receptions.

Central Park is located in the center of Edgerton. It is the most intensively used park in the community. The park is an openly landscaped area with many mature trees, a gorgeous bridge that crosses Saunder's Creek, a beautiful swimming complex that offers both a splash pool for the children and a full size lap pool, plus a slide in the pool. The V.F.W. organization has land to the north of the park which is used for many outdoor activities including; Tobacco Heritage Days Art Fair, summer youth program, and the annual V.F.W. Jamboree which is held at the end of the school year.

The nearby Rock River, Lake Koshkonong and numerous city and county parks mean recreation abounds in the Edgerton area. Click on the map to enlarge. When you're done exploring Edgerton, don't forget to visit other sites of interest in Rock County.

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