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Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Shullsburg is a city in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,226 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to the Town of Shullsburg. Founded in 1827 it is one of the oldest settlements in Wisconsin. There are 34 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places on its historic Water Street Commercial District. It is located within the Midwestern Driftless Area and is known for its history of lead mining and its cheese industry.

History
Shullsburg was founded during the 1820s in parts by Jesse Shull and Henry Gratiot and due to their ventures into lead mining. Following the Black Hawk War conflict Gratiot's Grove (Wisconsin) and other small settlements consolidated into Shullsburg. In 1841 Missionary Priest Samuel Mazzuchelli platted the Northeast section of town and named the streets after the virtues of life. After arrival of railroad in the 1880s the Water Street Commercial District saw the construction of its many brick and limestone buildings. The Shullsburg High School was built in 1900 designed by the town physician Dr. C.C. Gratiot. The 8-Acre Badger Park, designed by Phelps Wyman, was completed in 1942 by the Works Progress Administration and lights were installed at its baseball park in 1948. In February 1943, a collapse at the Mulcahy mine killed two miners, then a second collapse killed six of the rescuers who were trying to dig the first two miners out. In 1974 the Emily Franz Scholarship Fund was formed to help high school students pay for college and is today worth 1.8 million dollars. The last working lead mine in the Upper Midwest Lead District closed at Shullsburg in 1979 and the town fell on hard times. During the 1990s and 2000s the restoration of buildings became important to building preservationists. In 2001 a new library and community center was built with private funds only. In 2016 it was named a Wisconsin Main Street Community.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church and Parish
Founded in 1835 by Samuel Mazzuchelli, St. Matthew's is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Wisconsin. In 1852 construction of the current church began and was completed and dedicated on Saint Patrick's Day 1861. The Greek Revival architecture of the church stands on the towns highest point. It is built of limestone quarried from the local Rennick Quarry. During the 1890s an "impoverished artist" was hired to paint the Stations of the Cross and are known today for the beautiful depictions. In 1907 the steeple was felled in a storm and was replaced the following year along with the placement of the stained glass windows. Today the sextagonal steeple stands at 135 feet tall with a 12 foot cross. In 1918 an adjoining parochial school was built and staffed by Sisters of Mercy and it served students until 1969. In 2010 the parish celebrated its 175th anniversary with a mass led by Bishop Robert C. Morlino.

Shullsburg School
The Shullsburg K-12 School is a Romanesque structure built in 1900. It is highlighted by arched windows and three arched door openings that form arcades across the buildings facade. The building was designed by school board member C.C. Gratiot. Gratiot designed many homes and commercial buildings in Shullsburg. In 1949 a gymnasium was built of matching limestone with crews provided by the Motherland Works Progress Administration. Another gym addition occurred in 1996. Today (2019) the K-12 school serves the community of Shullsburg and 360 students.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,226 people, 534 households, and 324 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,106 people per square mile. There were 549 housing units at an average density of 499 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races.

There were 534 households, of which 60.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

Notable people

 * Shullsburg was the boyhood home of Lou Blonger, the "Bunco King" of Denver, Colorado. Blonger lived in Shullsburg from 1853, when he was four, until 1864, when he enlisted in the Union Army as a fifer.
 * Shullsburg was the birthplace of George Safford Parker, founder of Parker Pen Company.
 * U.S. Representative Henry S. Magoon practiced law in Shullsburg.
 * U.S. Senator from Missouri William Warner was born in Shullsburg.
 * Minnesota State Represent Patrick Roger Vail was born in Shullsburg
 * Wisconsin State Representative Joseph E. Tregoning was born in Shullsburg.
 * Actor Howard Kyle (née Vandergrift) was born in Shullsburg. Father was the first commander of the Shullsburg Light Guard
 * Baseball player Johnny Gerlach was born in Shullsburg.
 * Wisconsin State Senator James Earnest lived in Shullsburg.
 * Wisconsin State Representative James H. Knowlton lived in Shullsburg.
 * Wisconsin State Senator Philemon Simpson lived in Shullsburg.
 * Wisconsin State Representative Calvert Spensley lived in Shullsburg.
 * Wisconsin State Representative John K. Williams lived in Shullsburg.
 * Wisconsin State Representative James W. Freeman lived in Shullsburg.
 * Wisconsin State Representative A. A. Townsend lived in Shullsburg and was also the founder of Rough and Ready, California during the California Gold Rush in 1849.
 * Wisconsin State Representative E. C. Townsend lived in Shullsburg.
 * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Nauvoo Dissenter William Law (Latter Day Saints) is buried in Shullsburg

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Antigo (town), Wisconsin

Antigo is a town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,412 at the 2010 census. The town is bordered to the southwest by the city of Antigo, the Langlade county seat.

Geography
Antigo is in southern Langlade County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 80.6 sqkm, of which 0.1 sqkm, or 0.15%, are water. The town is primarily drained by Spring Brook, a southwest-flowing tributary of the Eau Claire River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,487 people, 550 households, and 452 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.9 people per square mile (18.5/km2). There were 580 housing units at an average density of 18.7 per square mile (7.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.05% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 550 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,849, and the median income for a family was $46,307. Males had a median income of $30,762 versus $21,016 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,445. About 8.7% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 5% of those age 65 or over.

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Merrill (town), Wisconsin

Merrill is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,881 at the 2020 census. The city of Merrill is located to the south of and adjacent to the town. The city has incorporated a portion of land that had been part of the town. The unincorporated community of Otis is also located in the town.

Geography
The town of Merrill is in southern Lincoln County. U.S. Route 51 crosses the town from north to south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 137.9 sqkm, of which 133.9 sqkm are land and 4 sqkm, or 2.88%, are water. The Wisconsin River forms the southwest border of the town, and the Prairie River crosses the southeast part of the town, joining the Wisconsin in the city of Merrill.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,979 people, 1,125 households, and 895 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.2 people per square mile (22.1/km2). There were 1,210 housing units at an average density of 23.2 per square mile (9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.69% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,125 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,875, and the median income for a family was $51,892. Males had a median income of $33,309 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,677. About 1.2% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Merrill, Wisconsin

Merrill is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located to the south of and adjacent to the Town of Merrill. The population was 9,347, according to the 2020 census. Merrill is part of the United States Census Bureau's Merrill MSA, which includes all of Lincoln County. Together with the Wausau MSA, which includes all of Marathon County, it forms the Wausau-Merrill CSA.

History
Merrill was first inhabited by the Chippewa Native Americans. The first European settlement there was a logging town named Jenny Bull Falls. By 1843, a trading post was constructed near the town; John Faely was the first settler. Within four years a dam, started by Andrew Warren, was constructed over the Wisconsin River. Warren then established the first mill powered by the dam, and other saw mills in the area. In 1870, T. B. Scott succeeded Warren, and the mill soon became increasingly successful. In 1899 the mill burned down. During that time the name of the community was changed to Merrill, in honor of Sherburn S. Merrill (1818–1885), the general manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad.

In 1881, the Wisconsin Telephone Company began operation, with 20 phones in service. In 1883, the first City Council met and T. B. Scott was named the first mayor. By 1885, the population had risen to 7,000, approximately 3,000 less than Merrill's population today. The railroad and passenger depot was a hub of social activity through the lumber industry's boom years and after. It later became a community youth center, but has since been razed. By 1900, the timber industry was in decline and the community was compelled to diversify its economy. In 1892, the Weinbrenner Shoe Company was established with Merrill headquarters.

In July 1912, the Wisconsin River and several of its tributaries flooded from Rothschild to Merrill, destroying several dams (active and abandoned), as well as causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage in Merrill.

Geography
Merrill is located at 45.1825°N, -89.69556°W (45.182569, -89.69559), along the Wisconsin River at its confluence with the Prairie River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.08 sqmi, of which, 7.5 sqmi is land and 0.58 sqmi is water.

Merrill is located west of US Route 51 on State Highway 64 (Main Street).

Council Grounds State Park is due west of the city.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 9,347. The population density was 1,245.6 PD/sqmi. There were 4,503 housing units at an average density of 600.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,661 people, 4,175 households, and 2,516 families residing in the city. The population density was 1334.4 PD/sqmi. There were 4,619 housing units at an average density of 638.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 4,175 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,146 people, 4,183 households, and 2,631 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,441.7 people per square mile (556.4/km2). There were 4,397 housing units at an average density of 624.8 per square mile (241.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,183 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,098, and the median income for a family was $45,860. Males had a median income of $30,789 versus $21,372 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,429. About 5.7% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Lincoln County Courthouse, begun in 1903, was completed at a cost of $119,882. Its central rotunda is 32 feet in diameter; second floor offices lead off its balcony. A 48-inch bell and one-ton clock were mounted on the roof tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1978.

Education
Merrill is served by the Merrill Area Public School District. Northcentral Technical College's Public Safety Training center was built in Merrill in 2005.

Public schools

 * Kate Goodrich Elementary School
 * Washington Elementary School
 * Prairie River Middle School
 * Merrill High School
 * Merrill High School

Private schools

 * Trinity Lutheran School
 * St. John Lutheran School
 * St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
 * New Testament Church Christian Academy

Highways
From 1889 to 1921 a streetcar line was operated by the Merrill Railway & Lighting Co., which also operated one of the earliest trolleybus lines in the United States in 1913.

Local transit
The City of Merrill operates an on-demand bus system within the city limits, known as the Merrill Transit System (formerly Merrill-Go-Round). As of 2019, the fee is $2.00 general and $1.00 for the elderly and disabled.

The community supports the private Blue Jay Taxi service. The service is in part supported by the Merrill/Tomahawk Tavern League through its SafeRide Home program, providing over 1,200 free ride vouchers annually. It is locally funded by the annual Lobsterfest event. The program is unique to Wisconsin, and is considered an effective means by other states to eliminate drunk driving.

Airport
Merrill is served by the Merrill Municipal Airport (KRRL). Located one mile northwest of the city's center, the airport handles approximately 18,600 operations per year, with roughly 96% general aviation and 4% air taxi. The airport has a 5,100-foot asphalt runway with approved GPS approaches (Runway 7-25) and a 2,997-foot asphalt crosswind runway (Runway 16-34).

Parks
Community parks: Neighborhood parks: Special use: State: Other:
 * Lion's Park
 * Stange Park
 * Merrill Area Recreation Complex (MARC)
 * Dog Park
 * Streeter Square
 * Ott's Park
 * Riverside Park
 * Stange Kitchenette
 * Normal Park
 * Athletic Park
 * Gebert Park
 * Memorial Forest Wildlife Area
 * Council Grounds State Park
 * Camp New Wood County Park
 * Cenotaph Memorial Park
 * Jack Pines Park
 * Tug Lake Recreation Area

Recreation

 * Merrill Enrichment Center
 * MARC/Smith Center
 * Merrill Soccer
 * Merrill City Band
 * Merrill Tennis
 * River Bend Trail
 * Merrill City Softball
 * Merrill Fast Pitch

Historic places

 * Center Avenue Historic District
 * First Street Bridge
 * Fromm, Walter, and Mabel House
 * Lincoln County Courthouse
 * Merrill City Hall
 * Merrill Post Office
 * T.B. Scott Free Library
 * Gesundheit, Maine Street (1874)

Notable people

 * Wendy Boglioli, Olympic swimming gold medalist
 * Peter B. Champagne, Wisconsin politician
 * Walter Chilsen, Wisconsin politician
 * Walter B. Chilsen, Wisconsin politician and newspaper editor
 * Charles Chvala, Wisconsin politician
 * Sheehan Donoghue, Wisconsin politician
 * William T. Evjue, Wisconsin politician and founder of the Capital Times
 * Hermann R. Fehland, Wisconsin politician
 * William H. Flett, Wisconsin politician
 * Daniel E. Freeman, musicologist
 * Paul Gebert, Sr., Wisconsin politician
 * Leo Gesicki, Wisconsin politician
 * James H. Hamlin, Wisconsin politician
 * Ralph Dorn Hetzel, tenth president of Pennsylvania State University
 * Emil A. Hinz, Wisconsin politician
 * Paul Jesperson, college basketball player
 * Zola Jesus, singer and songwriter
 * H. V. Kaltenborn, journalist
 * Clarence Kretlow, Wisconsin politician
 * Clifford Krueger, Wisconsin politician
 * F. W. Kubasta, Wisconsin politician
 * Oxie Lane, NFL player
 * Myron Hawley McCord, U.S. Representative
 * John O'Day, Wisconsin politician
 * Fred C. Reger, Wisconsin politician
 * Thomas B. Scott, Wisconsin politician
 * Donald Edgar Tewes, United States House of Representatives
 * Reno W. Trego, Wisconsin politician
 * Tom Uttech, artist
 * Edward W. Whitson, Wisconsin politician
 * James A. Wright, Wisconsin politician

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Tomahawk (town), Wisconsin

Tomahawk is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 416 at the 2010 census. The city of Tomahawk is located to the northeast of the town and is not contiguous with it. The unincorporated community of Spirit Falls is located in the town.

Geography
Tomahawk is in the western part of Lincoln County, bordered to the west by Price County. The eastern border of the town is 2 mi west of the city of Tomahawk's western limits. Wisconsin Highway 86 runs east–west across the northern part of the town, leading east to Tomahawk city and west to Ogema in Price County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Tomahawk has a total area of 185 sqkm, of which 180.6 sqkm are land and 4.4 sqkm, or 2.37%, are water. The Spirit River crosses the northern part of the town from west to east, draining most of the town. The southwest part of town is drained by tributaries of the New Wood River. Both the Spirit and the New Wood are tributaries of the Wisconsin River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 439 people, 192 households, and 125 families residing in the town. The population density was 6.3 people per square mile (2.4/km2). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 5.5 per square mile (2.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.86% White, 0.23% Asian, and 0.91% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 192 households, out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $41,964. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,681. About 6.7% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Tomahawk is a city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,441 at the 2020 census. The city is located to the northeast of the Town of Tomahawk and is not contiguous with it.

History
Before 1837, the land where Tomahawk is now situated belonged to the Ojibwe, who traded actively with fur traders such as the American Fur Company and the Northwest Company. After the 1837 cession, the practical situation changed only slightly: the federal survey teams had not arrived yet, logging activity was still light, and Ojibwe continued to actively occupy the general area. There was a village just north of the modern Tomahawk, in the vicinity of modern Bradley, and a village on Skanawan Creek. The 1854 Treaty of La Pointe created the reservations at Lac du Flambeau, Lac Courte Oreilles and Bad River. Even after this treaty, the region was largely public domain land and the treaties allowed the Ojibwe usufructory rights to hunt, fish, gather wild rice and make maple sugar. Some Ojibwe received their annuity payments in Wausau until the payments ended in 1874. By that time most Ojibwe were living permanently on the reservations.

Logging activity from the Tomahawk River upstream began about 1860 and surged after the Civil War. By 1880 several families were living close to Tomahawk-Wisconsin river confluence, including owning property within the present city limits of Tomahawk. The location was variously known as Bouchard's Station or The Forks, short for Forks of the Wisconsin.

Tomahawk traditionally traces its founding to the establishment of the construction camps for a dam and the railroad in 1886. The company leading the effort was the Tomahawk Land and Boom Company, headed by William H. Bradley, who is thus considered to be the principal founder of Tomahawk. The Tomahawk Land and Boom Company was owned 51 percent by the Chicago, Milwaukee and Saint Paul railroad, and 49 percent by the Land, Log and Lumber Company (Bradley and his partners). The dam was a large capital investment for the era, and was one of the largest in the world when it was completed. The town site was platted in 1887, with lots sold in Milwaukee that summer. The agent for the sale was Henry Payne. The city was incorporated in 1891. In the 10 years after the first construction camps were built, Tomahawk grew rapidly, boasting many stores, a three-story hotel, many saw mills, a paper mill, and service via three railroads.

Among the events highlighting Tomahawk's history since that time are:

 * 1897: The first high school class graduated; among the graduates was Margaret McBride, who achieved prominence as a vocalist in New York City.
 * 1906: William T. Bradley, future mayor and adopted son of the city's founder, brought the first automobile to the town.
 * 1914: The first airplane landed on north Tomahawk Avenue, there being no other runway then.
 * 1917: Tomahawk men enlisted and formed Company A, 119th Machine Gun Battalion, which was deployed to Europe via Waco, Texas.
 * 1929: The iconic Mitchell Hotel burned down, nearly taking the entire downtown with it. A new pump brought in from the Phillips fire department was the only thing that saved the day.
 * 1936: Tomahawk celebrated its 50th anniversary. The activities included a visit by Governor Philip La Follette.
 * 1941: The United States declared war on Japan, and many Tomahawk young men and women enlisted in military and other service.
 * 1951: Einar Ingman was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor in Korea.
 * 1976: Governor Patrick Lucey visited to simultaneously dedicate a large new paper machine at the kraft mill (then owned by Owens-Illinois) as well as Highway 86 bridge.
 * 1986: Tomahawk celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Frenchtown
A neighborhood in the southern part of the city is known as "Frenchtown" or "French Town". The origins of its name remain unclear. However, among Tomahawk's original settlers were many French speakers, from Canada as well as elsewhere in the United States, including Germain Bourchard, as well as early property owners such as Albert King and Gilbert Vallier.

Geography
Tomahawk is located at 45.47444°N, -89.73139°W (45.474463, -89.731454).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.34 sqmi, of which 7.76 sqmi is land and 1.58 sqmi is water.

Tomahawk lies at an elbow-shaped bend in the Wisconsin River. There the water is dammed, forming Lake Mohawksin. Mohawksin is a concatenation of the last syllable of the three rivers that flow into it – the Somo, the Tomahawk and the Wisconsin.

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 3,397 people, 1,480 households and 875 families in the city. The population density was 437.8 /sqmi. There were 1,742 housing units at an average density of 224.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 96.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1% of the population.

There were 1,480 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age was 44.8 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 3,770 people, 1,527 households and 957 families residing in the city. The population density was 506.8 per square mile (195.6/km2). There were 1,696 housing units at an average density of 228 per square mile (88/km2). The racial makeup was 97.98% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,527 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

25.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males.

The median household income was $33,986 and the median family income was $42,333. Males had a median income of $36,042 and females $20,625. The per capita income was $17,277. About 7.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Tomahawk is served by the Tomahawk Regional Airport (KTKV). Located three miles west of the city, the airport handles approximately 7,200 operations per year, with roughly 97% general aviation and 3% air taxi. The airport has a 4,401 foot asphalt runway with approved GPS approaches (Runway 9-27).

Education
Tomahawk is served by the Tomahawk School District and its three public schools:
 * Tomahawk Elementary School
 * Tomahawk Middle School
 * Tomahawk High School

There is also a Catholic school: St. Mary's Catholic School.

Recreation
Tomahawk hosts many activities and events, especially in the summer. Among the events are: Tomahawk is home to the Kwahamot Water Ski Club, who perform regularly throughout the summer and periodically host competitive events.
 * The Tomahawk Fall Ride
 * Pow-wow Days (Independence Day celebration)

Notable people

 * Merton W. Baker, U.S. Air Force major general
 * Hall L. Brooks, Wisconsin State Representative
 * David Claerbaut, educator
 * Robert W. Dean, jurist and legislator
 * Carl Eklund, polar scientist and Antarctic explorer
 * Laurence Eklund, journalist, Milwaukee Journal Washington bureau chief 1947-1970
 * Mary Felzkowski, 35th District Member of the Assembly
 * Einar H. Ingman, Jr. U.S. Army Medal of Honor, Korea
 * Jay Leggett, TV and film personality, screenwriter and filmmaker
 * Pickles the Drummer, drummer for death metal band Dethklok
 * H. T. Webster, syndicated cartoonist and creator of Caspar Milquetoast
 * Mike Webster, football player, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
 * Edward W. Whitson, Wisconsin State Representative

In popular culture

 * Pickles the Drummer, drummer for the virtual death metal band Dethklok and the animated series Metalocalypse, was raised in Tomahawk.

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Manitowoc (town), Wisconsin

Manitowoc is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,073 at the 2000 census. The city of Manitowoc divides the town into two noncontiguous sections, one north of the city and one south.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.6 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,073 people, 420 households, and 317 families residing in the town. The population density was 158.3 people per square mile (61.1/km2). There were 442 housing units at an average density of 65.2 per square mile (25.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.97% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.47% from other races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 420 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,265, and the median income for a family was $60,568. Males had a median income of $37,121 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,583. About 1.6% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Resources

 * The Home Front: Manitowoc County in World War II: A digital collection of resources contributed by Manitowoc County Historical Society, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, the Manitowoc Public Library, and the Lester Public Library in Two Rivers. Presented by the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center.

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Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Manitowoc is a city in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The city is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. According to the 2020 census, Manitowoc had a population of 34,626.

History
Purported to mean dwelling of the great spirit, Manitowoc derived its name from either the Ojibwe word manidoowaak(wag), meaning spirit-spawn(s), or manidoowaak(oog), meaning spirit-wood(s), or manidoowak(iin), meaning spirit-land(s). In the Menominee language, it is called Manetōwak, which means "place of the spirits". The Menominee ceded this land to the United States in the 1836 Treaty of the Cedars, following years of negotiations over how to accommodate the Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Brothertown peoples who had been removed from New York to Wisconsin. In 1838, an act of the Territorial Legislature separated Manitowoc County from Brown County, keeping the native name for the region.

The first Europeans in the area were French fur traders who arrived in 1673. The Northwest Fur Company established a trading post in 1795. In 1835, before the transfer of land from the Menominee Nation to the United States, President Andrew Jackson authorized land sales for the region, drawing the interest of land speculators. William Jones and Louis Fizette were the two first recorded buyers on August 3, 1835, with the majority of the land being procured by the Chicago firm Jones, King, & Co. Benjamin Jones, brother of William, took the Wisconsin property as his share and is considered the founder of Manitowoc. Early immigrant groups included Germans, Norwegians, British, Irish, and Canadians.

The first school in Manitowoc was held in the Jones warehouse, with S. M. Peake instructing the twelve children of the community. The first religious organization in the county, St. James' Episcopal Church, first met in 1841. Manitowoc was chartered as a village on March 6, 1851 and on March 12, 1870, was incorporated as a city. Manitowoc replaced neighboring Manitowoc Rapids as the county seat of Manitowoc County in 1853. The current Manitowoc County Courthouse was built in the city in 1906.

In 1847, Joseph Edwards built the first schooner in the area, the Citizen, a modest precursor to the shipbuilding industry that produced schooners and clippers used for fishing and trading in the Great Lakes and beyond the St. Lawrence River. In addition, landing craft, tankers and submarines became the local contributions to U.S. efforts in World War II.

On September 5, 1962, a 20 lb piece of the seven-ton Sputnik 4 crashed on North 8th Street. Sputnik 4 was a USSR satellite, part of the Sputnik program and a test-flight of the Vostok spacecraft that would be used for the first human spaceflight. It was launched on May 15, 1960.

A bug in the guidance system had pointed the capsule in the wrong direction, so instead of dropping into the atmosphere the satellite moved into a higher orbit. It re-entered the atmosphere on or about September 5, 1962. A cast was made from the original piece before the Soviets claimed it, and the cast was displayed at the Rahr West Art Museum. A customer in a nearby art gallery jokingly suggested that the city should hold a festival to celebrate the crash. The city held the first Sputnikfest in 2008, which was organized by the head of both museums.

Manitowoc was historically a sundown town that prohibited African Americans from staying overnight. In 1968, the policy forced a visiting Gwendolyn Brooks to stay at Holy Family College, just outside of Manitowoc, after a poetry reading.

Manitowoc is home to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, and is one endpoint of the ferry route of the SS Badger, which connects U.S. Route 10 to Ludington, Michigan.

Since the late 1990s, several new shopping centers have opened in the city, mostly on the southwest side of the city along Interstate 43, including the new Harbor Town Center shopping complex. The downtown area has also seen a resurgence, with several new restaurants opening, and the recent announcement of new $100,000+ condominiums on the Manitowoc River, along with a completion of the riverwalk trail.

In December 2022, Manitowoc was designated Wisconsin's World War II Heritage City by the US National Park Service. In early 2023, an 87-unit apartment building south of the Manitowoc River was completed. Also in 2023, Mayor Justin Nickels stated he planned to continue adding amenities along the river. The bulk of the redevelopment in the city has been undertaken by the public/private partnership the Manitowoc County Economic Development Corporation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.99 sqmi, of which 17.63 sqmi is land and 0.36 sqmi is water.

The city is located at 44.09639°N, -87.675°W, on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River.

The nearest other cities are Green Bay, 34 mi away, Sheboygan 24 mi away, Appleton 39 mi away, and Milwaukee 74 mi away. Together with Two Rivers and the surrounding towns, the Manitowoc micropolitan area was, according to the 2000 census, home to 52,197 people. The city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Manitowoc Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Manitowoc County (2000 population: 82,887).

Alverno
Alverno is a formerly unincorporated community located in the western parts of the city. Located slightly northwest of the I-43 Technology & Enterprise Business Park, the community contained some homes, a banquet place, and a railroad crossing on the northern side. The community is also the eastern terminus of a short county highway (County Road CS) at the intersection of Alverno Road and Custer Street.

Kellners Corners
Kellners Corners is also a formerly unincorporated community on the northwest side of the city at the intersection of Rapids Road (County Road R) and Menasha Avenue. This portion of Manitowoc is more residential with some businesses. Rapids Road was also the old alignment of US Highway 141 in Manitowoc until the completion of I-43 resulted in the portion of the old highway turned over to the county.

Climate
Manitowoc has a humid continental climate. Lake Michigan has a moderating effect on its climate compared to regions more inland, making it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than most nearby cities. Manitowoc has a yearly average high of 52 °F and a yearly average low of 38.5 °F. Manitowoc also has an extreme high and extreme low of 105 °F and -27 °F, respectively. The city receives an average of 31.17 in of precipitation every year, in the form of rain and snow, with rain being more prevalent in months April–November, and snow being more prevalent in months December–March. Precipitation is spread fairly evenly throughout the year, with the wettest month being August, with 3.58 in of precipitation, and the driest month being February, with 1.38 in of precipitation.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 34,626. The population density was 1,947.4 PD/sqmi. There were 16,277 housing units at an average density of 915.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% White, 5.0% Asian, 2.4% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.6% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 7.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 33,736 people, 14,623 households, and 8,600 families residing in the city. The population density was 1913.6 PD/sqmi. There were 15,955 housing units at an average density of 905.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 4.6% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.0% of the population.

There were 14,623 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,053 people, 14,235 households, and 8,811 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,018.8 people per square mile (779.4/km2). There were 15,007 housing units at an average density of 889.7 per square mile (343.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.13% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 3.77% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 2.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 14,235 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,203, and the median income for a family was $47,635. Males had a median income of $35,176 versus $22,918 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,954. About 5.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The city government consists of a mayor and a city council, with ten members elected from single member districts. The current mayor is Justin Nickels.

Business and industry

 * The Manitowoc Company, founded in Manitowoc but now headquartered in Milwaukee, grew out of the shipbuilding industry. It is a diversified manufacturer with interests in the construction and food service industries. The acquisition of Grove Crane resulted in the relocation of crane manufacturing to Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, ending its crane manufacturing operations in Manitowoc.
 * The city is the world headquarters of Lakeside Foods Company and Bio-Blend Fuels.
 * Burger Boat Company, a yacht builder, is located in Manitowoc and produces approximately 2–3 yachts each year.
 * Baileigh Industrial, a manufacturer of metal fabrication and woodworking machines
 * Orion Energy Systems, specializing in energy-efficient commercial fluorescent and solar lighting

Health care
The Manitowoc area is served by two main medical groups:

 * Holy Family Memorial, with an inpatient medical center and more than 15 clinics in the county
 * Aurora Health Care, with one main campus in Two Rivers, and several dozen health clinics throughout the county

Education
Manitowoc public schools are administered by the Manitowoc Public School District. High schools within the city include:
 * Lincoln High School
 * Roncalli High School
 * Manitowoc Lutheran High School

Colleges
The city has two colleges and universities within its limits: the University of Wisconsin–Manitowoc and Lakeshore Technical College. Holy Family College closed in 2020.

Newspapers

 * Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter — daily newspaper owned by Gannett Newspapers
 * Lakeshore Chronicle — printed on Sundays and Wednesdays only, also owned by Gannett Newspapers

Television and radio
Manitowoc is part of the Green Bay television market, although it is common for residents to receive stations over-the-air from Milwaukee, and across the lake from the Grand Rapids and Traverse City/Cadillac markets. No television stations originate from Manitowoc, and the only full-time presence of Green Bay stations in the city are remote-operated weather cameras and WFRV-TV featuring some Herald Times Reporter content in newscasts as part of a promotional agreement with Gannett's northeastern Wisconsin newspapers.

Comcast holds the city's cable franchise, inherited from the company's earlier purchase of Jones Intercable, and the city has the only presence of Comcast or Xfinity in the state of Wisconsin.

Manitowoc is classed as part of Nielsen Audio's Sheboygan/Manitowoc radio market and combined with Two Rivers, and stations from both Sheboygan and Green Bay are easily heard in the area. Since 2017, Seehafer Broadcasting has owned all six commercial radio stations broadcasting towards and licensed to Manitowoc and Two Rivers (several other stations are licensed to Manitowoc County communities, but they all instead target Green Bay and the Fox Cities).

Fictional characters
Phil Coulson of the Marvel Cinematic Universe stated he was born here in the thirteenth episode of the second season of the television show Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Paige Morgan in the movie The Prince & Me is from Manitowoc.

Religion
The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity have their mother house in Manitowoc.

In 2005 the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay merged several Catholic parishes in the city into one parish, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with a four-man pastoral team led by Father Dan Felton. In 2005, the Herald Times Reporter reported that the city has roughly 22,000 Roman Catholics.

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is a significant Christian synod in the city with four large churches and Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Two additional Wisconsin Synod churches are outside the city limits, with a Manitowoc address.

St. James' is an historic Episcopal church in the city.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a meetinghouse in Manitowoc.

Points of interest

 * The Rahr West Art Museum is housed in a 19th-century mansion near downtown Manitowoc. Donated by the Rahr family in 1941 for use as a community civic art center, it has been since expanded numerous times. The Museum currently houses art ranging from the 15th–21st centuries, with paintings, sculptures, and a preserved Victorian home in its possession.

 * The Wisconsin Maritime Museum was founded in 1970 as the Manitowoc Submarine Memorial Association, and has since grown to be one of the largest nautical museums in the country; it has recently been granted affiliation status with the Smithsonian. It has over 60000 sqft of interactive and standing exhibits exploring maritime history with a particular emphasis on the Great Lakes. Perhaps the Museum's crown jewel however is the World War II era USS Cobia, an authentic combat submarine similar to those built in Manitowoc during the war. There are daily tours of the vessel, which is moored in Manitowoc's harbor, allowing visitors a look at Manitowoc's role in the war and building 28 submarines for the U.S. Navy.
 * The Lincoln Park Zoo is a year-round zoo and is part of the Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department. The Lincoln Park Zoo has tours and educational programs available for small and large groups.
 * The Eighth Street Historic District encompasses the city's historic downtown and includes many buildings from the 1850s-1930s, including the beaux-arts style Manitowoc County Courthouse.
 * The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary, established in 2021 and the site of a large number of historically significant shipwrecks, lies in the waters of Lake Michigan off Manitowoc.

Transportation
Public transportation in the city been provided by Maritime Metro Transit since 1978, covering both Manitowoc and Two Rivers, Wisconsin. MMT currently has a fleet of 12 buses serving over 40 stops on eight routes.

Manitowoc is the western port for the S.S. Badger ferry, that crosses Lake Michigan to Ludington, Michigan. The ferry ride is part of the route of U.S. Route 10.

The Manitowoc Mariners Trail is a 5.5 mi paved recreational trail running along the shore of Lake Michigan between the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

Highways

 * northbound connects to Green Bay and southbound connects to Sheboygan, Milwaukee, and Beloit.
 * travels east across Lake Michigan via the SS Badger to Ludington, Michigan, and west to Appleton.
 * southbound connects to Chilton and Fond Du Lac.
 * travels southward to Howards Grove and Sheboygan and northward to Sturgeon Bay, Two Rivers and Kewaunee.

Airport
Manitowoc County Airport (KMTW) serves the city and surrounding communities.

Notable people

 * James Sibree Anderson, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Henry Baetz, Treasurer of Wisconsin
 * George W. Barker, U.S. Marshal for Vermont, Judge of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
 * John A. Bentley, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Garey Bies, Wisconsin State Representative, born in Manitowoc
 * Dale Bolle, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Guila Bustabo, violinist, born in Manitowoc
 * Matt Christman, co-host of Chapo Trap House
 * Gerald W. Clusen, U.S. Navy admiral
 * Charles Daellenbach, musician, founder of Grammy Award-winning Canadian Brass, graduate of Lincoln High School
 * Benjamin W. Diederich, Wisconsin State Representative
 * John C. Egan, Squadron Commander in the 100th Bomb Group during World War II
 * E. H. Ellis, former mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
 * Charles E. Estabrook, Wisconsin Attorney General
 * Peter Fanta, U.S. Navy admiral
 * Amy Fote, principal dancer with Houston ballet, born and raised in Manitowoc
 * Doug Free, offensive lineman for NFL Dallas Cowboys, 2002 graduate of Lincoln High
 * Raymond Gorte, Member of the National Academy of Engineering
 * Romy Gosz, polka musician, inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame and Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame
 * Carl Hansen, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Donald K. Helgeson, Wisconsin State Representative
 * William H. Hemschemeyer, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Solomon S. Huebner, college professor
 * Peter Johnston, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Edgar A. Jonas, U.S. Representative from Illinois
 * M. W. Kalaher, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Eugene S. Kaufman, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Norman Knudson, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Erik Kowalski, musician
 * Ardis Krainik, opera singer (1928–1997)
 * Francis J. Lallensack, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Lawrence W. Ledvina, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer
 * Frederic Ives Lord, airman (Spanish Civil War)
 * Stoney McGlynn, MLB player
 * Andrew Miller, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Robert Naumann, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Garth Neustadter, Emmy Award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist
 * William Henry Phipps, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Franz Pieper, President of Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
 * Reinhardt Rahr, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Alexander W. Randall, 1886–1889 Postmaster General of United States
 * Samuel W. Randolph, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Joseph Rankin, U.S. Representative 1883–1886
 * Karl L. Rankin, U.S. diplomat
 * Paula J. Raschke-Lind, Illinois State Representative
 * George Reed, politician
 * Angus B. Rothwell, Superintendent of Public Instruction
 * Charles Eberhard Salomon, Union Army general
 * Frederick Salomon, Union Army general
 * Henry Schadeberg, U.S. Representative
 * Emil P. Scheibe, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Raymond J. Scheuer, Wisconsin State Assembyman
 * Carl Schmidt, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Charles Schuette, Wisconsin State Representative
 * John Schuette, Wisconsin State Senator
 * William L. Schultz, circus performer, teacher, writer
 * Wilbur Schwandt, songwriter, "Dream a Little Dream of Me"
 * Reuben D. Smart, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Thorvald Solberg (1852–1949), first Register of Copyrights in United States Copyright Office
 * Merta Sterling, actress
 * Sheri Swokowski, Army officer and transgender rights activist
 * Robert Tills, United States Navy, killed in Philippines during World War II
 * Susan Bowers Vergeront, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Joseph Vilas, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Henry Vits, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Otto A. Vogel, Wisconsin State Representative
 * R. T. Wallen, artist, born in Manitowoc and attended Lincoln High School
 * Pat Willis, judge, born in Manitowoc
 * Joseph Willott, Jr., Wisconsin State Representative
 * Walter Wittman, Wisconsin State Representative
 * Francis A. Yindra, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Bob Ziegelbauer, Wisconsin State Representative and current County Executive

Sister city
Manitowoc has one sister city:
 * 🇯🇵 Kamogawa, Japan

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Mishicot (town), Wisconsin

Mishicot is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,409 at the 2000 census. The Village of Mishicot is located within the town. The unincorporated communities of Fisherville, Kingsbridge, and Tisch Mills are also located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.6 square miles (71.6 km2), of which, 27.6 square miles (71.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.07%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,409 people, 474 households, and 383 families residing in the town. The population density was 51.0 people per square mile (19.7/km2). There were 489 housing units at an average density of 17.7 per square mile (6.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.87% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 474 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,083, and the median income for a family was $55,682. Males had a median income of $36,051 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,879. About 6.1% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Anton G. Schauer, Wisconsin State Representative, was born in the town
 * Ira P. Smith, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town
 * Charles Tisch, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town
 * William F. Tisch, Wisconsin State Representative, lived in the town

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Mishicot, Wisconsin

Mishicot is a village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,442 at the 2010 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Mishicot.

History
This area of Wisconsin was originally occupied by the Menominee, Potawatomi and Ho-Chunk peoples. By the end of French rule over the area in 1763, the Potawatomi had begun a move to the Detroit area, leaving the large communities in Wisconsin. Later, some Potawatomi moved back from Michigan to northern Wisconsin. Some but not all Potawatomi later left northern Wisconsin for northern Indiana and central Illinois.

In 1831, the Menominee ceded their claim to the area including what is now Mishicot to the United States. As a result of this treaty (Treaty of Washington), settlers could purchase land, but many fishermen still chose to live as squatters. At the same time, the more decentralized Potawatomi were divested of their land without compensation. Many emigrated to Canada because of invitations from other Native Americans already in Canada, favorable treaty arrangements, and a desire to avoid the harsh terms of the 1833 Treaty of Chicago. Although not all Potawatomi participated in the Treaty of Chicago, it was federal policy that any who did not relocate westward as the treaty stipulated would not be compensated for their land.

Mishicott resident Simon Kahquados, a Potawatomi leader and activist, traveled to Washington, D.C. multiple times in an attempt to get the land back. In 1906, Congress passed a law to establish a census of all Potawatomi formerly living in Wisconsin and Michigan as a first step toward compensation. The 1907 "Wooster" roll, named after the clerk who compiled it, documented 457 Potawatomi living in Wisconsin and Michigan and 1423 in Ontario. Instead of returning the land, a meager monthly payment was issued. Although Kahquados was unsuccessful, he increased public awareness of Potawatomi history. In 1931, 15,000 people attended his burial in Peninsula State Park.

The original spelling of the village's name was Mishicott, with two T's at the end, after the Potowatami Chief Mishicott. The second T was officially dropped around 1950, when the village was legally incorporated with the State of Wisconsin. Mishicott’s Potawatomi name was Na-ya-to-shingh, or Hairy Leg, for the fluffy white feathers on the upper leg of a horned owl.

The early settlers of the village and the surrounding rural farmlands came from a number of countries, but most prominently from Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland and Canada. In 1852, the name of the township and unincorporated village was changed to Saxonburg, but the name was reverted about 18 months later.

By the beginning of the 20th century, the village would have six hotels, three general stores, a movie theater, a grist mill, a brewery, and three churches. The first public school was organized in 1849, and the first public school building was constructed the same year.

Geography
Mishicot is located at 44.235°N, -87.64139°W (44.235022, -87.641409).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.57 sqmi, of which, 2.52 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water. The East Twin River passes through the village. The village is located about midway between I-43 and WIS 42, and is connected to the interstate and Two Rivers via WIS 147.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,442 people, 623 households, and 419 families living in the village. The population density was 572.2 PD/sqmi. There were 663 housing units at an average density of 263.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 623 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 44.3 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,422 people, 582 households, and 405 families living in the village. The population density was 556.6 people per square mile (215.3/km2). There were 614 housing units at an average density of 240.3 per square mile (93.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.02% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. 0.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 582 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,083, and the median income for a family was $51,917. Males had a median income of $37,419 versus $23,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,175. About 3.1% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Mishicot School District serves the village of Mishicot and several surrounding towns. It operates O. H. Schultz Elementary School, Mishicot Middle School, and Mishicot Community High School. All are located in the village, with the entire campus situated in the northeastern part of the village. The middle and high schools are attached.

Notable people

 * Cindy Bremser: retired long-distance runner, 1984 U.S. Olympian
 * Vicki Goetze: LPGA golfer, U.S. Amateur and NCAA champion, 1988 and 1990 American Junior Golf Association Player of the Year
 * Edgar A. Jonas: U.S. Representative (1949–1955) from Illinois
 * Joseph Rankin: U.S. Representative (1883–1886) from Wisconsin
 * Christian Sarau: Wisconsin State Representative (1899) and State Senator (1903–1904)
 * Raymond J. Scheuer: Wisconsin State Representative (1933)
 * Nicholas H. Terens: Wisconsin State Assembly (1903)

title: Mishicot, Wisconsin


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Two Rivers (town), Wisconsin

Two Rivers is a town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,912 at the 2000 census. The City of Two Rivers is located mostly within the town. The unincorporated community of Shoto is also located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.9 square miles (82.6 km2), of which, 31.8 square miles (82.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (0.41%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,912 people, 734 households, and 584 families residing in the town. The population density was 60.2 people per square mile (23.2/km2). There were 766 housing units at an average density of 24.1 per square mile (9.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.69% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 734 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.3% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,759, and the median income for a family was $60,313. Males had a median income of $38,445 versus $26,824 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,319. About 1.4% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Two Rivers (town), Wisconsin


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Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Two Rivers is a city in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 11,271 at the 2020 census. It is the birthplace of the ice cream sundae (though other cities, such as Ithaca, New York, make the same claim ). The city's advertising slogan is "Catch our friendly waves" as it is located along Lake Michigan.

History
A post office called Two Rivers has been in operation since 1848. The city was named from its location at the confluence of the Mishicot and Neshota rivers, now known as the East Twin and West Twin Rivers, respectively.

Geography
Two Rivers derives its name from the East Twin River and the West Twin River which meet in the city less than a mile from their outflows at Lake Michigan. Two Rivers is located at 44.15472°N, -87.57639°W (44.154928, −87.57642).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.49 sqmi, of which, 6.09 sqmi is land and 0.40 sqmi is water.

Highways

 * [[Image:WIS 42.svg|25px]] WIS 42 Northbound travels to Kewaunee and Sturgeon Bay. South it continues into Manitowoc.
 * [[Image:WIS 147.svg|25px]] WIS 147 connects with Mishicot and Green Bay via I-43 northbound.
 * [[Image:WIS 310.svg|25px]] WIS 310 connects with US 10 and I-43 towards Appleton westbound.

Climate
Two Rivers, Wisconsin lies within the humid continental climate zone, modified by its close proximity to Lake Michigan. This gives the city more moderate temperatures and lesser extremes compared to its inland counterparts. The lake influence also gives Two Rivers a greater seasonal lag than places farther away from the lakeshore, with warmer Septembers and cooler Marches than the rest of the state; for instance, September, with a mean temperature of 60 °F is only 1 degree Fahrenheit cooler than June's 61 °F, whereas Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a few tens of miles inland at a similar latitude, has a September that is 8 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than June.

The Köppen classification for the town is Dfb, often described as a cool summer humid continental climate, characterized by the coldest month's mean being below -3 °C, the persistent snowpack line, and with 4 or more months above 10 °C, but no month above 22 °C.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,712 people, 5,119 households, and 3,156 families living in the city. The population density was 1923.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,698 housing units at an average density of 935.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.5% White, 8.5% African American, 3.8% Native American, 5.4% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 7.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 7.9% of the population.

There were 5,119 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
According to the census of 2000, there were 12,639 people, 5,221 households, and 3,414 families living in the city. The population density was 2,230.1 people per square mile (860.7/km2). There were 5,547 housing units at an average density of 978.7 per square mile (377.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.74% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,221 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,701, and the median income for a family was $48,241. Males had a median income of $35,378 versus $23,605 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,908. About 4.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The city has a city manager-council form of government. The city manager is Greg Buckley, who has held the position since August 1995.

Education
Two Rivers has two public elementary schools, Koenig and Magee, and one parochial school: St. John's Lutheran (WELS). St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic grade school closed after the 2013–2014 school year.

The city's middle school, L. B. Clarke, serves students in fifth through eighth grade. The school was named for Charlton Heston's father-in-law, who helped fund the school; both Heston and his wife Lydia have visited the school.

Two Rivers is served by Two Rivers High School, built in 2002 to replace the now-demolished Washington High School. The school houses a photography darkroom and a television broadcast room for hands-on experience. The high school's daily announcements are broadcast by students on the city's public access television channel. The school's sports include swimming, football, track and field, baseball, soccer, and others. Some students from Two Rivers also attend Roncalli High School and Manitowoc Lutheran High School in nearby Manitowoc.

Newspapers

 * Herald Times Reporter – daily newspaper owned by Gannett Newspapers
 * Seehafer News – Manitowoc County's free local and state news, provided from WCUB through Seehafer Broadcasting Corporation and owned by Mark Seehafer

Television and radio
Two Rivers is part of the Green Bay, Wisconsin television market, as well as the Green Bay Nielsen radio market. The city is home to WCUB-AM and WEMP-FM. Towers and studio are located elsewhere. Charter Communications provides cable service for the city.

Ice cream sundae
There is some debate between Ithaca, New York and Two Rivers over which city has the right to claim the title "birthplace of the ice cream sundae." When Ithaca mayor Carolyn K. Peterson proclaimed a day to celebrate her city as the birthplace of the sundae, she received postcards from Two Rivers' citizens reiterating that town's claim. Ithaca retaliated with an ad called "Got Proof?" in the Two Rivers newspaper.

Two Rivers' claim is based on the story of George Hallauer asking Edward C. Berners, the owner of Berners' Soda Fountain, to drizzle chocolate syrup over ice cream in 1881. Berners eventually did, and wound up selling the treat for a nickel, originally only on Sundays, but later every day. According to this story, the spelling changed when a glass salesman ordered canoe-shaped dishes. When Berners died in 1939, the Chicago Tribune headlined his obituary "Man Who Made First Ice Cream Sundae Is Dead."

Professional football
During the 1930s and 1940s, Two Rivers was home to training camps for numerous professional football teams. The city's cool weather, athletic facilities, and general hospitality of the town's people helped lure the teams. Washington High School, The J.E. Hamilton Community House, and Walsh Field were used for practices and meetings, while teams stayed at the Hamilton Hotel. The teams included the now defunct Columbus Bullies AFL in 1940 and the Chicago Rockets AAFC in 1947. Two Rivers also hosted the National Football League's Pittsburgh Pirates, now known as the Pittsburgh Steelers, in 1939 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 1941 and 1942.

Points of interest

 * Lester Public Library provides book collections, programming, and access to the Internet.
 * The Bernard Schwartz House, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is open to visitors as an overnight rental and has periodic public tours.
 * The Historic Washington House is free and open to the public. The old inn and saloon is now an ice cream parlor and museum operated by volunteers. It provides historical information about the area. The top floor houses a ballroom with a mural-painted ceiling and a stage for live performances. The ballroom also functions as a used book store.
 * The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum is free and open to the public. It is the only museum dedicated to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type. Housed in the factory that was once the nation's largest producer of wood type, the museum has a collection of over 1.5 million pieces in more than 1,000 styles.
 * Point Beach State Forest and Park is accessible all year. Trails are available for hiking, biking, skiing, and enjoying the natural environment. Campgrounds are also available. Visitors can access some of Lake Michigan's beach fronts from the state park. The park is also home to the Rawley Point Light, which, at 111 feet, is the tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes. The Point Beach Ridges, a topographical feature inside the park, were designated a Wisconsin State Natural Area in 1971 and a Natural National Landmark in 1980.
 * Woodland Dunes Nature Center
 * The Rogers Street Fishing Village is a maritime museum which includes the old Two Rivers Light, moved there from its original location at the end of one of the harbor breakwaters.
 * Point Beach Nuclear Plant is located just north of the city.
 * The Rouse Simmons, a three masted schooner that was the basis for the musical The Christmas Schooner, sank off the coast of Two Rivers, near Rawley Point, in 1912. It was later discovered by a diver in 1971.
 * Two Creeks Solar Park is located just north of the city.
 * The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary, established in 2021 and the site of a large number of historically significant shipwrecks, lies in the waters of Lake Michigan off Two Rivers.

Beaches
Two Rivers two popular beaches.
 * Neshotah Beach is a sand beach on Lake Michigan with areas for swimming, volleyball, and launching jet skis and kayaks. Neshotah also has a softball field, volleyball and basketball courts, playgrounds, the Rawley Point bike trail, horseshoe pits, and picnic areas with tables and grills. The Beach House is home to a bathhouse/changing area, restrooms and a concession stand. Shelters in the park can be rented for private parties & picnics. There are shelters in the park (2), at the beach and at the horseshoe pits. Neshotah Beach hosts one of the largest kite festivals in the Midwest: Kites Over Lake Michigan, held every Labor Day weekend.
 * North Pier Beach is a newly formed beach by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, that pumped 67,000 cubic yards of sand from Lake Michigan to the shore.

Notable people

 * Edward P. Allis, co-founder of Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
 * Lester W. Bentley, artist and painter
 * Lydia Clarke, actress and wife of Charlton Heston
 * J.E. Hamilton, founder of Hamilton Manufacturing Company, the largest producer of wood type in the United States
 * Matt Konop, lieutenant colonel in the United States Army during World War II; noted for his role in the liberation of Czechoslovakia
 * Bryan Lee, blues guitarist
 * Andrew Miller, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Herman Schlundt, chemist
 * Schmitt Brothers, international champion barbershop quartet

Athletes

 * Ken Anderson, professional wrestler
 * Chad Cascadden, NFL player
 * Otto Stangel, basketball player
 * Jordan Steckler, NFL player

Politicians

 * J. Frank Aldrich, United States Representative from Illinois
 * William Aldrich, United States Representative from Illinois
 * Henry Baetz, State Treasurer of Wisconsin
 * John Bohn, Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 * Everett E. Bolle, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Jonas Gagnon, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Charles Hartung, Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
 * Everett F. LaFond, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Frank J. LeClair, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Alexander E. Martin, Wisconsin State Senator
 * John J. Mertens, South Dakota State Senator
 * William F. Nash, Wisconsin State Senator
 * Frank E. Riley, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Ewald J. Schmeichel, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Jim Schmitt, Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
 * Thomas James Walsh, United States Senator from Montana and nominee for United States Attorney General

title: Two Rivers, Wisconsin


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Elderon, Wisconsin

Elderon is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 179 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Elderon has been in operation since 1888. The village was named for a grove of elder trees near the town site.

Geography
Elderon is located at 44.78306°N, -89.25028°W (44.78325, -89.250492).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.16 sqmi, of which, 1.10 sqmi of it is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 179 people, 80 households, and 53 families living in the village. The population density was 162.7 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 75.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.7% White, 1.1% Native American, 4.5% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 80 households, of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the village was 43.4 years. 16.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 189 people, 77 households and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 170.8 per square mile (65.7/km2). There were 81 housing units at an average density of 73.2 per square mile (28.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.94% White, 0.53% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 4.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 77 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.91.

Age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median household income was $38,125, and the median family income was $55,417. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,225. About 2.1% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 14.8% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Roger Breske, business owner and politician
 * Arthur J. Plowman, farmer and politician

title: Elderon, Wisconsin


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Elderon (town), Wisconsin

Elderon is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 606 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Ingersoll is located in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.9 square miles (90.4 km$2$), of which 34.6 square miles (89.6 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km$2$), or 0.89%, is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 567 people, 224 households, and 161 families living in the town. The population density was 16.4 people per square mile (6.3/km$2$). There were 260 housing units at an average density of 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.00% White, 1.06% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.88% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 224 households 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.2% of households were one person and 6.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

The age distribution was 24.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.5 males.

The median household income was $36,667 and the median family income was $47,639. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,694 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,968. About 4.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Laurence J. Day, farmer, electrical contractor, and politician

title: Elderon (town), Wisconsin


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Mosinee (town), Wisconsin

Mosinee is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,174 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Moon is located partially in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.5 square miles (99.6 km2), of which 37.2 square miles (96.3 km2) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.3 km2), or 3.28%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,146 people, 760 households, and 617 families residing in the town. The population density was 57.7 people per square mile (22.3/km2). There were 784 housing units at an average density of 21.1 per square mile (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.95% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 760 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,094, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $38,516 versus $9 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,850. About 1.7% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Mosinee (town), Wisconsin


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Mosinee, Wisconsin

Mosinee is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,452 at the time of the 2020 census.

Early history
The traditional inhabitants of the area were the Ojibwe, the Potawatomi and the Menominee. However, the name is the Hochunk Mōsį́nį, the "Cold Country," from mō, an old form of mą, meaning "earth, ground, land, country"; and sį́nį, "cold." The Ojibwe ceded the territory to the United States in 1837 when they sold most of their land in what would become Wisconsin, though they were guaranteed the right to continue hunting, fishing, and gathering wild rice on the ceded lands. Similarly, the Potawatomi gave up their land claims in Wisconsin in 1833, and the Menominee ceded territory in this area in the 1836 Treaty of the Cedars. These treaties coincided with the establishment of the first sawmill in the area by a white settler, John L. Moore, in 1836, and enabled white settlement to begin in the area. Lumber quickly became the most important industry and drew other businesses and settlers to the town, which at the time was known as Little Bull Falls. After the closing of Fort Winnebago in 1845, a number of Métis families moved to Little Bull Falls, and in 1857 the town was renamed in honor of an Ojibwe chief from the Wisconsin River Band. Deforestation led to the collapse of the lumber industry in the early 20th century, but it was quickly replaced by the paper industry. In the neighboring Menominee language the town is called Mōsāpnīw, "he dwells alone there", which is likely a close approximation of the eponymous chief's name.

Mock Communist invasion
On May 1, 1950, local residents acting as Communist invaders seized control of Mosinee.

The action was a part of an elaborate pageant organized by the Wisconsin Department of the American Legion. The "Communists" dragged Mayor Ralph E. Kronenwetter and Police Chief Carl Gewiss out of their beds. Mayor Kronenwetter surrendered at 10:15 AM in the town's new "Red Square" with a pistol to his back. The police chief was reported to have resisted and was "liquidated".

Roadblocks were set up around Mosinee, the library was "purged", prices of goods were inflated for the duration of the coup, and local restaurants served Russian black bread and potato soup for lunch.

As he arrived at a rally to restore democracy to the community the night of May 1, Mayor Kronenwetter suffered a heart attack and never regained consciousness. He died five days later on May 6, 1950 at age 49. The mayor's doctor said the excitement and exertion probably contributed to his collapse.

Franklin Baker, commander of the local American Legion post, said, "It was a terrible coincidence."

Local minister Will La Brew Bennett, 72, who, during the Communist invasion, demonstrated to the media how he would hide his Bible in the church organ if the Communists really invaded and was herded with other residents into a barbed-wire ringed "concentration camp" near "Red Square", was found dead in his bed hours after the mayor's death on May 7, 1950.

Geography
Mosinee is located at 44°47'30" North, 89°42'19" West (44.791709, −89.705301).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.54 sqmi, of which, 7.77 sqmi is land and 0.77 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,988 people, 1,660 households, and 1,110 families residing in the city. The population density was 513.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 230.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,660 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,063 people, 1,635 households, and 1,111 families residing in the city. The population density was 522.2 people per square mile (201.6/km2). There were 1,711 housing units at an average density of 219.9 per square mile (84.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.79% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 1,635 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together and 32.0% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,109, and the median income for a family was $51,776. Males had a median income of $34,494 versus $25,572 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,700. About 2.8% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Airport
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is located 2 mi southeast of the Mosinee central business district. The airport provides both scheduled commercial jet service and general aviation services.

On October 24, 2018, the airport was the site of a Donald Trump "Make America Great Again" rally. Attendees lined up to gain entry to the rally up to 29 hours before the event was scheduled to begin.

Joseph Dessert Library
Joseph Dessert came from Canada to Mosinee (then known as "Little Bull Falls") in 1844. He built and equipped a free library for the community. Dedicated on February 11, 1899, the building was used as a library, as well as a post office, village hall, and school, and it was the scene of many community events, including dances and balls. The library was the only place in the community with theater facilities, so amateur plays were often presented there, and school commencements were held in the Grand Hall. The library existed as a city library until 1974, when the library and municipal boards recommended that the Joseph Dessert Library should join the Marathon County Public Library. Since then, it has also come to be known as the Marathon County Public Library - Mosinee Branch.

Celebrations have marked two significant anniversaries for the library, the first in 1949 at the 50th anniversary, and the second in 1999 at the time of the library's 100th year. Several renovations have also taken place, with the most recent occurring in 1995 as part of a county-wide building and improvement program for libraries. Today, the library maintains its status in the City of Mosinee as both an important community service and as a building significant to the history of the community. The library building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Notable people

 * John Altenburgh, Jazz/Blues musician and composer
 * Cole Caufield, NHL hockey player for the Montreal Canadiens
 * Kevin Cywinski, NASCAR driver
 * Willis F. La Du, state legislator
 * Kole Heckendorf, football player
 * William A. Kasten, state legislator
 * Sebastian Kronenwetter, pioneer, businessman, state legislator
 * Thomas J. Springer, state legislator
 * Henry M. Thompson, state legislator

title: Mosinee, Wisconsin


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Rib Mountain (CDP), Wisconsin

Rib Mountain is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Rib Mountain in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,061 at the 2020 census.

The community is named for Rib Mountain.

Geography
Rib Mountain is located at 44.92861°N, -89.66583°W (44.928768, -89.665872).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 33.8 km2. 31.4 km2 of it is land and 2.4 km2 of it (6.98%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,059 people, 2,211 households, and 1,782 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 193.0 /km2. There were 2,278 housing units at an average density of 72.6 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.06% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 2.79% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 2,211 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,866, and the median income for a family was $63,881. Males had a median income of $42,432 versus $26,947 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $28,066. About 0.5% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rib Mountain (CDP), Wisconsin