Chase, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chase, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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"Home of the Chase Stone Barn"
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Location of Chase, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,082 |
| • Density | 59.3/sq mi (22.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-14125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582946 |
| Website | Welcome to the Town of Chase, Oconto County, Wisconsin |
Chase is a small town located in Oconto County, Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 2,082 people lived here. You can find a few smaller communities within Chase, like Chase and South Chase. Part of the community of Krakow is also in the town.
Chase was first set up in 1873 and was called St. Nathans. Its name was changed to Chase in 1890. Long ago, there was a post office in Chase from 1890 to 1907.
There was also a place called the Hillbert Settlement along Highway C. It was never an official town, but it had a cheese factory and several churches. Today, only one Catholic church remains in that area.
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Exploring Chase: Location and Land
Chase is located in the state of Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 35.2 square miles (91.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Chase?
In 2000, the town of Chase had 2,082 residents. There were 683 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Chase were White. A small number were Native American or Asian.
Many families in Chase had children under 18 living at home. Most households were married couples. The average household had about three people. The average family had a bit more than three people.
The population of Chase included people of all ages. About one-third of the residents were under 18 years old. The median age was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33, and half were older.
Special Places to See
The Famous Chase Stone Barn
One of the most interesting spots in Chase is the Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn. It is also known as the Chase Stone Barn. This barn is very special because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical building.
A farmer named Daniel E. Krause designed the barn. A skilled stonemason named William Mensenkamp built it. The barn is well-known for its unique history and design.
See also
In Spanish: Chase (Wisconsin) para niños
