ATV/UTV INFORMATION

Please be aware that not all town roads in Richland County are authorized for ATV/UTV operation. Only roads marked with official ATV/UTV signage are open for use. Operating on an unposted road is a violation and may result in a fine.

For use of County and State Roads that run in the Town of Bloom please check with Richland County regarding ordinances.

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Bloom Township History Update

Bloom Township History
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Bloom Township

Town Organization

The first town meeting was held at the residence of Isaac Pizer, in April, 1856. The following were the first officers elected: Josephus Downs, chairman, Isaac Pizer and James E Kidd, board of supervisors; William Pizer, clerk; John H Crandall, assessor; Aaron Sutton, treasurer; Josephus Downs and L M Stewart, justices of the peace.

Bloom Township: Early History

The township of Bloom lies in the northwestern part of Richland County, nestled among beautiful hills and valleys. Bloom Township was officially organized in 1856, with its first meeting held at the residence of Isaac Pizer in April of that year. At this meeting, the following officers were elected: Josephus Downs, Chairman; Isaac Pizer and James E. Kidd, Board of Supervisors; William Pizer, Clerk; John H. Crandall, Assessor; Aaron Sutton, Treasurer; and Josephus Downs and L. M. Stewart, Justices of the Peace.
The first settler in the township was Isaac McMahan, who, in 1853, established a home and entered 120 acres of land in Section 23 of the Township of Bloom. By 1856–1857, the community began to grow as William and David Barrett opened the first stores. Soon after, Reuben Shelby established a wagon shop, William McMillan opened a blacksmith shop, and W. H. Rist began making shoes for the settlers in the village. Around the same time, James Sellers constructed a saw and grist mill, providing essential services to the developing township.
Through the efforts and enterprise of these early pioneers, Bloom Township took its first steps toward becoming a thriving and self-sufficient community.

Street Scene

Bloom City School located near the Bloom City Cemetery

Peter James Shaffer General Store

🌾 Bloom Township Overview

Richland County, Wisconsin

📅 As of January 1, 2025

Estimated Total Population: 538
Voting-Age Residents: Approximately 396
Total Area: 36.1 square miles

🗺️ Communities in Bloom Township

Bloom City (Unincorporated)
West Lima (Unincorporated)
Ash Ridge (Partially within township)

💰 Economic Profile

Median Household Income: $57,083

🏠 Housing Overview

Median Home Value (Owner-Occupied): $171,900
Median Monthly Rent: $855

🧾 Key Takeaways

Small, rural township with strong local identity
Affordable housing and modest income levels
Includes three unincorporated communities
Nearly 74% of the population is of voting age