Gilmanton, WI

Gilmanton is a town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The 2020 census counted 425 residents. The unincorporated community of Gilmanton is located in the town. Gilmanton was first settled by Samuel Gilman in 1855. The Gilmanton Free Fair has been held annually since 1947. Activities include a tractor pulling contest, a barbecue cook-off, a bean bag tournament, a softball tournament, and more. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Gilmanton, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Gilmanton, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. He and his four sons started to live upon the land, building cabins and cutting hay for their animal stock.