Newbold, WI

History

The Town of Newbold was created in 1898 and included 3 full Townships. In 1907 all of Township 37 east of the Wisconsin River was attached to the newly formed Town of Pine Lake. In 1920 parts of 3 sections east of the Wisconsin River were reattached to Newbold. There has been a post office at the little settlement of McNaughton in Twp. 38 since 1890. The first meeting of the Newbold Town Board was held in 1899 at the McNaughton School. At this meeting a $400 levy was made to build a bridge across the Wisconsin River to provide access to that part of Newbold that was located east of the River. The next year at a special meeting the Town resolved to bond for $1,000 to build a Town Hall to be located in Twp. 38 close to the McNaughton settlement. The first meeting in the Town Hall was held on October 6, 1900.

The1900 census enumerated 44 households in Newbold with a total population of 258 individuals. Also in 1900 the Town authorized the director of the school board to apply for a $2,400 loan from the state trust fund to build 3 more schools, in addition to the McNaughton School. The Town operated these 4 schools: McNaughton, Newhaus, Fetke and McLaughlin, with some variation until the 1940s. In 1954 the Town built a modern school. In 1968 the Town became a part of the Rhinelander School District. Township 39 is, however, now attached to the Eagle River school system.

After the logging era agriculture had limited success in Newbold, and today there are few active farms. Resorts have been an important part of the Town’s economy for many years, but more recently private lakefront homes have become more common. Many of these homes have been converted to yearround residences. This change has contributed to a significant source of population growth.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.0 square miles (240.9 km2), of which, 79.1 square miles (204.8 km2) of it is land and 13.9 square miles (36.1 km2) of it (14.99%) is water.

The Town of Newbold covers an area of about 59,500-acres (93-sq. miles) in central Oneida County. Surrounding municipalities include: Vilas County (north), Sugar Camp (east), Rhinelander and Crescent (south), & Woodruff, Lake Tomahawk, and Cassian (west).

Population

The population in Newbold is 2,730. There are 35 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Newbold is 45.1, the US median age is 37.4. The number of people per household in Newbold is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Newbold

• 68.7% are married
• 12.2% are divorced
• 26.3% are married with children
• 6.9% have children, but are single

Race in Newbold

• 97.6% are white
• 0.4% are black
• 0.0% are asian
• 0.3% are native american
• 0.0% claim Other
• 1.5% claim Hispanic Ethnicity
• 0.3% Two or More Races
• 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,722, and the median income for a family was $47,056. Males had a median income of $32,837 versus $22,586 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,392. About 3.1% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

State Highway 47 will continue to function as the major arterial within the Town and more importantly serves as Newbold’s “Main Street.” Commercial activity is primarily focused at the intersection of CTH K and STH 47. Several tavern/restaurant type establishments occur along the northern parts STH 47. An often-overlooked commercial area of the Town is located along the southern side of STH 70, across the highway from the Town of St. Germain.

The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves Newbold, the county and surrounding communities with both scheduled commercial jet service and general aviation services.

Schools

The educational facilities for the Town of Newbold are provided by two school districts; Rhinelander School District and Northland Pines School District. The Town is divided by school district boundaries that begin just south of the Bass Lake area in Twp. 39, then north following CTH D east across the remaining portion of the Town. The part of the Town north of CTH D is served by the Northland Pines School District, while the part south of CTH D is served by the Rhinelander School District. 

The Rhinelander School District includes four elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. All schools are located in Rhinelander, with the exception of the Northwoods Community Elementary School (NCES), formally the Cassian-Woodboro School, located in Harshaw. The Northland Pines School District includes three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, charter schools at each grade level, and alternative education options. Children within the Town of Newbold that are part of the Northland Pines School District attend St. Germain Elementary for grades K-5. Then they attend Northland Pines Middle and Northland Pines High School which are both located in Eagle River for grades 6-12. 

Nicolet College is the closest option for post-graduate education. Nicolet College is a public two-year technical college located in Rhinelander. They also offer online classes and programs throughout the Nicolet College District which includes the Town of Newbold. In 2017-2018, there were 1,849 total students enrolled. The Nicolet College District covers approximately 4,000 square miles and has a population of about 92,000 people.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newbold: 

• Northcentral Technical College (about 55 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356) 
• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 86 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089) 
• Mid-State Technical College (about 96 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128) 
• Michigan Technological University (about 105 miles; Houghton, MI; FT enrollment: 6,078) 
• Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 110 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069) 
• Fox Valley Technical College (about 115 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682) 
• Northern Michigan University (about 115 miles; Marquette, MI; FT enrollment: 8,258)

Healthcare

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Marshfield Clinic in Minocqua and Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff are the nearest medical facilities.

Hospitals and medical centers near Newbold: 

• DAVITA – PINE CREST DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• SACRED HEART, ST MARY’S INC HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• DR KATE’S WOODLAND MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WOODRUFF, WI) 
• FRIENDLY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• FRIENDLY VILLAGE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)
• HORIZONS UNLIMITED (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• TAYLOR PARK NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)

Outdoor Points of Interest

Town Hall Park is a four acre park area adjacent to the Town Hall/Fire Station on STH 47. This park is maintained as a recreational area, picnic area and community center. During 2007 playground equipment was acquired from the abandoned Newbold Grade School and installed in an area adjacent to the Town Hall. In addition, the Town Hall Park has a two-section picnic shelter/cooking shelter facility with the picnic tables. This Park is the location of the annual Firemen’s picnic sponsored by the Newbold Volunteer Fire Department. 

Newbold Memorial Park is a two acre parcel located at the intersection of Black Lake Road and Rapids Road adjacent to the wooden bridge. It has a water supply, a picnic area and canoe launching facilities. 

Newbold Outdoor Recreation Area or NORA is a relatively new facility that has been developed over the last few years. Key features include: 18-hole disc golf course, 1.4 miles of walking and snowshoe trails, bench lookouts, bird watching/wildlife observation, and three Monarch Butterfly habitat areas.

Public Access 

∙ Two Sisters Lake Beach/Boating Landing in Twp. 38. – this recreational area provides a public boat landing and swimming beach with parking space available. 

∙ Fredrich’s Landing on Bridge Road in Twp. 38 – constructed in 2005, this recreational area provides a fishing pier, and boat/canoe launching facilities for access to the upper reaches of the Wis. River. 

∙ Public Waterfront Access Areas – the Town maintains a number of waterfront access areas. These facilities range from canoe access, to areas equipped with a boat- launching ramp, fishing piers and beach areas.

Great Lakes or Chains

Major Waterbodies: Wisconsin River, Rainbow Flowage, Two Sisters Lake

The Town of Newbold contains one high-quality resource water; Two Sisters Lake is classified an Outstanding Resource Water. In addition, the section of the Wisconsin River that winds through the Town of Newbold is considered an Exceptional Resource Water.

The impaired waters in the Town of Newbold are Pickerel Lake, Bass Lake, and North Nokomis Lake.

Two Sisters Lake. Two Sisters Lake is a 719 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 63 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Pickerel Lake. Pickerel Lake is a 581 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 17 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake’s water clarity is low.

North Nokomis Lake. North Nokomis Lake is a 470 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 73 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Muskellunge Lake. Muskellunge Lake is a 287 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 24 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Mildred Lake. Mildred Lake is a 168 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 45 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Walleye. The lake’s water clarity is very clear.

Soo Lake. Soo Lake is a 133 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 13 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Walleye.

Spider Lake. Spider Lake is a 123 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 29 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Walleye.

Tom Doyle Lake. Tom Doyle Lake is a 108 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 30 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake’s water is moderately clear.

Flannery Lake. Flannery Lake is a 107 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 35 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish and Largemouth Bass. The lake’s water is moderately clear.

Paradise Lake. Paradise Lake is a 81 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 48 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Jenny Barnes Lake. Jenny Barnes Lake is a 87 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 9 feet. Fish include Panfish and Largemouth Bass.

Brown Lake. Brown Lake is a 92 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 23 feet. Fish include Panfish and Largemouth Bass.

Art Centers, Community Centers, and ETC

Newbold’s administrative facilities are housed in the Town Hall located near the intersection of Hwy 47 and the southern part of Apperson Drive. The building is 10,812 square feet and was constructed in two phases beginning in 1971 and expanded in 1984. The building was renovated in 2008. 

Town Hall Park is a four acre park area adjacent to the Town Hall/Fire Station on STH 47. This park is maintained as a recreational area, picnic area and community center. The Town Hall Park has a two-section picnic shelter/cooking shelter facility with the picnic tables.

Average Home Price Sold

2018 Ave Price Sold: $226,392.45

2021 Ave Price Sold: $280,583.33

2023 Ave Price Sold: $378,317.19