Baileys Harbor (CDP), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
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Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Door |
Town | Baileys Harbor |
Area | |
• Total | 1.687 sq mi (4.37 km2) |
• Land | 1.684 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
• Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.008 km2) |
Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 257 |
• Density | 152.3/sq mi (58.82/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 920 |
Baileys Harbor is a small community in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a special type of place called a census-designated place. This means it's an area identified for gathering population data.
Baileys Harbor is located on Wisconsin Highway 57. You can find it northeast of a town called Jacksonport. In 2010, the community had a population of 257 people.
History of Baileys Harbor
Baileys Harbor was the very first village to be set up on the Door Peninsula. It got its name from a brave sailor, Captain Justice Bailey.
In 1848, Captain Bailey was sailing on Lake Michigan. A very strong storm hit, and he needed a safe place to hide. He found a calm, protected spot, which became known as Baileys Harbor. This harbor offered him safety from the wild storm.
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In Spanish: Baileys Harbor (condado de Door) para niños