Berry, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Berry, Wisconsin
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Berry Town Hall
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,168 |
| • Density | 30.2/sq mi (11.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-07025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582803 |
Berry is a small town located in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 1,168 people, according to the 2020 census. A smaller community called Marxville is also part of the Town of Berry.
History of Berry
The Town of Berry was officially created on January 7, 1850. It was formed by separating from a larger area known as Farmersville. The town was likely named after Berry Haney. He was known for running a tavern in the 1830s. He also became the first postmaster for the Cross Plains post office in 1838.
Geography of the Town
According to information from the United States Census Bureau, the Town of Berry covers a total area of about 36.0 square miles (93.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.8 square miles (92.9 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
People in Berry
The census from 2000 showed that 1,084 people lived in the town. There were 408 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 326 were families. The population density was about 30.2 people per square mile.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.66 people. The average family size was 2.98 people.
The people in Berry are spread across different age groups. About 25.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 42 years.
Notable People from Berry
- William Fehlandt (1851–1928) was an important person in Berry. He was a farmer and a businessman. He also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is like the state's government. Fehlandt was also the chairman of the Berry Town Board.
See also
- In Spanish: Berry (Wisconsin) para niños
