Beecher, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Beecher
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Location of the Town of Beecher
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.4 sq mi (127.9 km2) |
| • Land | 48.5 sq mi (125.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 783 |
| • Density | 16.1/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 |
| FIPS code | 55-06000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582779 |
The Town of Beecher is a small town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 783 people lived there.
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Exploring Beecher's Communities
The Town of Beecher includes a few smaller areas. These are like little neighborhoods or villages within the larger town.
- Beecher is a community found where US Highway 141 and County Road Z meet.
- Beecher Lake is another community. It's located near US 141 and County Road L. This area is also close to the Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad.
- White Pine Haven is a small community. You can find it south of County Road Z, near a bend in the Menominee River. This river forms part of the border with the Upper Peninsula.
Geography of the Town
The Town of Beecher covers an area of about 49.4 square miles (127.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 48.5 square miles (125.7 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Beecher?
The most recent information shows that about 826 people live in the Town of Beecher. These people live in about 334 homes. Many of these homes are families living together.
Most people in Beecher are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 23.5% of the people living in Beecher are under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers in the town! The average age of people in Beecher is 42 years old.
Learning in Beecher
Students who live in Beecher go to schools that are part of the Pembine-Beecher-Dunbar public school district. This district helps provide education for kids in Beecher and nearby areas.
Churches in the Town
There is one church located in the Town of Beecher on US Highway 141. It is called Crossroads Church. This church is part of the Assembly of God group. Another church, Faith Baptist Church, used to be in Beecher but now meets in the Amberg town hall.
See also
In Spanish: Beecher (Wisconsin) para niños
