Cato, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cato, Wisconsin
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Town Hall in Clarks Mills
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Location of Cato, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,616 |
| • Density | 46.0/sq mi (17.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-13237 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582933 |
Cato is a small town located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,616 people lived here. A fun place to visit in the town is "Cato Falls," a park named after a beautiful waterfall on the Manitowoc River.
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Exploring Communities in Cato
Cato is home to several smaller communities, each with its own unique location.
Main Communities in Cato
- Cato is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town. It's found where US 10 meets County Road J.
- Cato Falls is another unincorporated community. You can find it north of the Manitowoc River, where Clark Mills Road and Leist Road cross.
- Clarks Mills is mostly north of the County Road J/JJ intersection, along County Road J.
- Grimms is an unincorporated community located where US 10 and County Road G meet. A short distance away on County Road G is North Grimms.
- Madsen is an unincorporated community on County Road S, north of its meeting point with US 151.
A Look at Cato's History
Cato has a simple but interesting history.
How Cato Got Its Name
A post office was first opened in Cato in 1870. It stayed open for many years before closing in 1998. The town was named after Cato, New York. This was the former home of one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography of Cato
Cato covers a certain amount of land and water.
Land and Water Area
The town of Cato covers about 35.3 square miles (91.6 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 35.1 square miles (91.0 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers) is water.
People Living in Cato
Let's look at who lived in Cato based on the 2000 census.
Population and Households
In 2000, there were 1,616 people living in Cato. These people lived in 548 households, and 458 of these were families. On average, there were about 46 people per square mile.
Diversity in Cato
Most of the people in Cato were White (97.59%). There were also smaller groups of Native American (0.50%) and Asian (0.68%) people. Some people identified with other races or with two or more races. About 1.67% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Cato
The population of Cato included people of all ages:
- 28.1% were under 18 years old.
- 8.5% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 10.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Cato was 36 years.
Getting Around Cato
Cato has important roads and is near major transportation hubs.
Roads and Rivers
U.S. Route 10 is a main road that runs through Cato from north to south. The Manitowoc River flows about two and a half miles south of the town. The closest major highway is Interstate 43. You can get to Interstate 43 from US 10 near Manitowoc Rapids.
Airports Near Cato
While Manitowoc County Airport is the closest airport, it doesn't have regular flights for travelers. For commercial flights, people in Cato usually go to airports in Green Bay or Appleton. These include Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport and Appleton International Airport.
Famous People from Cato
Several notable people have connections to the town of Cato.
Important Figures
- Maurice B. Brennan: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and a farmer who lived in Cato.
- Peter J. Murphy: He was also a Wisconsin State Representative and a farmer, and he was born in Cato.
- Thomas Thornton: Another Wisconsin State Representative and farmer, he lived in Cato and helped manage the town's money and school board.
- Thorstein Veblen: A very important economist from the late 1800s, he was born in Cato.
Images for kids
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The unincorporated community of Cato
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Clarks Mills
See also
In Spanish: Cato (Wisconsin) para niños
