Stockholm, Wisconsin was for instance founded in 1854 by immigrants from Karlskoga. == History == For centuries, Karlskoga was a small forest and mining community, not a parish of its own.
Most of these were still operating in the 1860s, but the dominating iron works was the one in nearby Bofors.
Its seat is located in the city of Karlskoga. Karlskoga was formed as rural municipality when the first Swedish local government acts came into force in 1863.
In 1871, Bofors produced 6,124 metric tons of iron, more than any other plant in Sweden.
In 1882, Karlskoga parish/municipality (socken) had 11,184 inhabitants. == Industry == Bofors was incorporated in 1873 and has since the 1880s been specializing in the lucrative manufacture of cannon.
In 1882, Karlskoga parish/municipality (socken) had 11,184 inhabitants. == Industry == Bofors was incorporated in 1873 and has since the 1880s been specializing in the lucrative manufacture of cannon.
In 1882, Karlskoga parish/municipality (socken) had 11,184 inhabitants. == Industry == Bofors was incorporated in 1873 and has since the 1880s been specializing in the lucrative manufacture of cannon.
In 1925 the southern part was detached, forming Degerfors Municipality.
In 1940 the whole municipality, including its non-urban areas, got the title of a city.
These titles were abolished in 1971. == Geography == Karlskoga is part of a traditionally forest and mountain-covered region, in Örebro County. Such areas have traditionally been financially poor.
There were 8,500 workers in Bofors in 1980, but the number had decreased to 2,600 in 1998. == Sports == The ice hockey team Bofors IK has for a long time been the most prominent sports team of the municipality.
There were 8,500 workers in Bofors in 1980, but the number had decreased to 2,600 in 1998. == Sports == The ice hockey team Bofors IK has for a long time been the most prominent sports team of the municipality.
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