Augusta, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Augusta, Wisconsin
City
Downtown, looking east on Lincoln
Location of Augusta in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Eau Claire
Area
• Total	2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2)
• Land	2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	961 ft (293 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,567
• Density	709.0/sq mi (274.0/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	54722
Area codes	715 & 534
FIPS code	55-03825
GNIS feature ID	1561013

Location of Augusta within Eau Claire County

Augusta is a city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a small city, with a population of 1,567 people recorded in the 2020 census. This was a slight increase from 1,550 people in 2010. The city is located right next to the Town of Bridge Creek.

History of Augusta

Augusta used to be known by a different name: Ridge Creek. A post office has been open in Augusta since 1858. The city got its current name in 1856. One idea is that it was named after Augusta, Maine. Another story says that the town was named Augusta because citizens decided to name the village after the prettiest girl in the area.

Geography and Nature

Augusta is located at coordinates 44°40′47″N 91°7′22″W / 44.67972°N 91.12278°W / 44.67972; -91.12278.

The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 2.19 square miles (5.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Augusta is home to two special streams where you can find trout. These are Bridge Creek and its smaller branch, Diamond Valley Creek.

The city is on US Highway 12 and State Trunk Highway 27. These roads help people travel through town. Augusta is about ten miles north of Interstate 94. It is also about 20 miles southeast of the larger City of Eau Claire.

US-12 and Wis-27 run through Augusta

Population and People

2010 Census Details

In 2010, there were 1,550 people living in Augusta. These people lived in 614 households. About 32.2% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average household had 2.43 people.

The average age of people in Augusta was about 39.9 years old. About 25.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 20% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).

Education in Augusta

Students in Augusta attend Augusta High School. This is the main public high school for the area.

Fun Events

Every year, Augusta celebrates Independence Day with a special event. It's called "Bean and Bacon Days". This festival also celebrates the founding of the town. The event includes a parade and a street fair. The "Bean and Bacon Days" celebration started in 1977. The Augusta Business Association and the Lions Club first created it. Today, Bush Brothers and Company helps sponsor this yearly event.

Famous People from Augusta

Many interesting people have connections to Augusta. Here are a few:

• Ira B. Bradford was a Wisconsin State Representative. He lived in Augusta.
• George F. Caldwell was also a Wisconsin State Representative and lived here.
• Dan Devine was a famous football coach. He coached the Green Bay Packers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was born in Augusta.
• Davis A. Donnelly was a Wisconsin State Senator. He was born in Augusta.
• Oscar Finch was a Wisconsin State Representative and also served as the Mayor of Augusta.
• Charles F. Hanke was a Wisconsin State Representative. He was a member of the Augusta city council.
• Lester Johnson was a U.S. Representative. He passed away in Augusta.
• Bernard H. Raether was a Wisconsin State Representative. He also served as Chairman, Clerk, and Assessor for Augusta.

See also

In Spanish: Augusta (Wisconsin) para niños