Brockway, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brockway, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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Location of Brockway, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.5 sq mi (125.5 km2) |
| • Land | 47.7 sq mi (123.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,580 |
| • Density | 54.1/sq mi (20.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-09900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582864 |
Brockway is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2000, about 2,580 people lived there.
Some smaller communities are also part of the town. These include Brockway, Sand Pillow, Sheppard, and Vaudreuil.
History of Brockway
The Town of Brockway was created in the early 1890s. It was formed from a part of another town called Albion.
The town was named after Eustace L. Brockway. He was a local businessman who ran a sawmill and steamboats. He also served in the Wisconsin government in 1872.
Later, in 1913, a new town called Komensky was formed. It was created from a portion of Brockway.
Geography of Brockway
Brockway is a town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 48.5 square miles (125.5 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, about 47.7 square miles (123.5 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water.
People of Brockway
In 2000, the town of Brockway had 2,580 people living there. There were 613 households in total. A household is a group of people living together.
The town had about 54 people per square mile (20.9 people per square kilometer). The average age of people in Brockway was 31 years old.
Fun Places to Visit
- Wazee Lake is a very interesting place to visit. It is known for being the deepest lake in all of Wisconsin!
See also
In Spanish: Brockway (Wisconsin) para niños
