Burnett, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burnett, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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Location of Burnett, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 919 |
| • Density | 25.4/sq mi (9.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-11275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582890 |
| Website | http://www.townofburnett.com |
Burnett is a small town in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 919 people lived there. Part of the town is also home to a smaller area called Burnett (CDP). Another nearby community, Rolling Prairie, is also partly located within the town.
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History of Burnett
Burnett was named after a government surveyor. His name was Ellsworth Burnett. He was killed in November 1835.
Geography of Burnett
Burnett is located in Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 36.5 square miles (94.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.2 square miles (93.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water.
People of Burnett
In 2000, there were 919 people living in Burnett. These people lived in 330 different homes. Out of these homes, 265 were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there, about 34 out of every 100 homes. Most homes, about 71 out of every 100, were married couples living together. About 17 out of every 100 homes were people living by themselves. About 8 out of every 100 homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Burnett was 38 years old. About 27 out of every 100 people were under 18. About 12 out of every 100 people were 65 or older.
Famous People from Burnett
Many interesting people have connections to Burnett. Here are a few:
- Russ Bogda (1911–1958) was a businessman. He was also the president of the Green Bay Packers football team.
- Lillian Heath (1865–1962) was a very important person. She was the first female doctor in Wyoming.
- George F. Merrill (1847–1941) served in the government. He was a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Fred E. Moul (1878–1955) was also involved in government. He was a state representative in Wisconsin.
- Daniel D. Murphy (1866-1944) was a farmer and businessman. He became a state senator in Minnesota.
- Elmer C. Nitschke (1911–1982) was another Wisconsin state senator.
- Don Peachey (born 1933) is a famous musician and band leader. He is in the Hall of Fame for his music.
- Leander H. Shepard (1825–1893) was a state representative in Wisconsin.
Images for kids
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The town hall in Burnett.
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A map showing where Burnett, Wisconsin is located.
See also
In Spanish: Burnett (condado de Dodge, Wisconsin) para niños
