Hartford is a city in Washington and Dodge counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 14,223. All of this population resided in the Washington County portion of the city. The portion of the city in Dodge County consists of only industrial/commercial parcels. Located approximately 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Downtown Milwaukee and 22 miles (35 km) from city limits, Hartford is located on the outer edge of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Downtown Hartford on WIS 83
1911 Hartford, Wisconsin High School
The Kissel Motor Car Company factory in 1921.
A 1929 Kissel 8-95 White Eagle made in Hartford, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Automotive Museum in Hartford owns a large collection of Kissels and other automobiles manufactured in the state.
Washington County, Wisconsin
Washington County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 136,761. Its county seat is West Bend. The county was created from Wisconsin Territory in 1836 and organized in 1845. It was named after President George Washington.
Old Washington County courthouse
Sign on WIS 28 marking the county boundary