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Lomira is a village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,233 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Lomira at the crossroads of State Highways 49, 67 and 175, and U.S. Highway 41, providing excellent transportation in all directions. Travel north two hours on Highway 41 to Green Bay or travel south one hour to Milwaukee.

The early history of the Village of Lomira is closely interwoven with the town in which it is located, Town of Lomira. The settlement of Lomira likely began with the migration of Indians. History stories suggest that the son of Chief Blackhawk camped in this vicinity, probably about 1840, while blazing a trail from Milwaukee, 60 miles south, to Green Bay, 120 miles north.

Stories told through the generations report that in the earlier days of Indian settlement, the village was called Springfield. Possibly this name derived from the existence of a natural spring in the midst of lucious farmland.

There first record of a settlement is in 1849 at which time the name of Lomira was adopted. The first Post Office was established on 11 May 1849. Oral stories passed down offer two accounts for selecting the name of Lomira for this settlement. One story suggests that the name originates from the low land area around the village. Combining "Lo" with the mire and mud of the area created the name Lomira. The second story relates that an early family named Schoonover had a daughter named Elmira who was well known in the settlement. The spelling of Elmira's name influenced the settled upon village name of Lomira. Possibly, the name evolved due to aspects of both stories.

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