Arkansaw, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Arkansaw
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Downtown Arkansaw, Wisconsin
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 Arkansaw
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Pepin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 857 |
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(2016)
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-02700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560934 |
Arkansaw (pronounced AR-kən-saw) is a small community in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated census-designated place." This means it's a recognized area where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger town of Waterville.
Arkansaw is located about 3 miles west of Durand. Its ZIP code is 54721. In 2010, about 177 people lived there. For a few years, from 1881 to 1886, Arkansaw was the "county seat" of Pepin County. A county seat is the main town where the county government offices are located.
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History of Arkansaw
Arkansaw was started in the early 1850s. It was built near a place where people could cross Arkansaw Creek. This creek is a smaller stream that flows into the Eau Galle River.
Early Industry: Lumber
The community first grew because of the lumber industry. The very first sawmill in Arkansaw opened in 1852. Sawmills are places where logs are cut into lumber.
Arkansaw Creek and Floods
The community was originally built close to three dams on Arkansaw Creek. These dams were all within a mile of each other. However, a big flood in 1907 destroyed all three dams. Arkansaw Creek was named after the Arkansas River. Today, the creek flows through Arkansaw Creek Park.
Geography of Arkansaw
Arkansaw is located where U.S. Route 10 meets several county highways. These county roads are D, N, O, and X. The community covers an area of about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
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As of the 2010 census, the population of Arkansaw was 177 people.
Places of Worship
The community of Arkansaw is home to three different churches. These include a Catholic church, a Methodist church, and a Community of Christ church.
Notable People from Arkansaw
Some well-known people have come from Arkansaw:
- Lucius Roy Holbrook - A Major General in the U.S. Army.
- Willard Ames Holbrook - Also a Major General in the U.S. Army.
- Mary Laschinger - A successful businesswoman.
- Samuel L. Plummer - Served as a representative for Wisconsin in the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Arkansaw (Wisconsin) para niños
