Black Earth (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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The Town of Black Earth is a small community located in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 510 people lived here.
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Where is Black Earth?
The Town of Black Earth covers an area of about 17.3 square miles (44.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at History
The Town of Black Earth was first created on August 2, 1848. It was originally part of the Town of Springfield. When it was first formed, it was called Farmersville.
Later, on February 1, 1851, the town's name was changed to Black Earth. A lot of the land that is now part of the towns of Berry and Mazomanie used to be part of Farmersville/Black Earth.
Who Lives in Black Earth?
In the year 2000, there were 449 people living in the town. These people lived in 166 households, and 138 of these were families.
- About 25% of the people were under 18 years old.
- The average age of people in the town was 40 years old.
- Most people living in Black Earth were White (about 98%).
- A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Asian, or from two or more races.
- About 12% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Black Earth
Some notable people who have connections to the Town of Black Earth include:
- John Adams: He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate. This means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- S. Percy Hooker: He was a member of the New York State Assembly, helping to create laws for New York State.
See also
In Spanish: Black Earth (condado de Dane, Wisconsin) para niños
