Pilsen is an unincorporated community located in Grant County in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The community lies within the town of Potosi, near the Wisconsin River and the Illinois state line. It is identified in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) with the feature ID 1571159 and is positioned at approximately 42°43′N latitude and 90°47′W longitude.
Because Pilsen is not incorporated, it does not have a municipal government, nor does it report separate population statistics in U.S. Census data; demographic information is therefore aggregated with that of the surrounding town of Potosi. The area is predominantly rural, with land use centered on agriculture and limited residential development.
The name “Pilsen” is likely derived from the Czech city of Plzeň (German: Pilsen), reflecting the historical presence of Czech immigrants in the region, a naming pattern observed in several Midwestern U.S. settlements. No notable historical events, institutions, or landmarks specific to Pilsen, Wisconsin, are documented in major encyclopedic references.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System: Pilsen, Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Department of Administration, “Local Government Directory” (provides town and county jurisdiction information).
Note: Detailed historical, demographic, or cultural information about Pilsen, Wisconsin, is limited in widely recognized encyclopedic sources.
