Day, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Day, Wisconsin
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Town hall by Rozellville
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Location of Day, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.0 sq mi (88.0 km2) |
| • Land | 33.7 sq mi (87.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,085 |
| • Density | 31.91/sq mi (12.330/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-18950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583054 |
| PLSS township | T26N R4E |
| Website | https://townof.day/ |
Day is a town in southwest Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin area. In 2010, about 1,085 people lived here. The small communities of Rozellville and Rangeline are also partly located in the town.
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Geography
Where is Day?
Day covers about 34 square miles (88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
History
A Look Back in Time
The area that is now Day was first measured and mapped in 1851. This was done by a team working for the U.S. government. They used special tools like chains and compasses to mark the land.
In 1852, another team finished marking the land sections. They described the area as mostly flat. More than half of it had hardwood trees. The soil was good for farming.
They noted that low areas had trees like tamarack, black ash, and birch. Higher lands had sugar maple, elm, oak, white ash, and more birch. There were also some hemlock and pine trees.
The Little O'Plane River flows through the town. It was described as a shallow, fast-moving stream. It did not have enough water to power mills. At that time, there was very little pine timber and no buildings or farms.
Demographics
Who Lives in Day?
In 2000, there were 1,023 people living in the town of Day. These people lived in 357 households. Most households, about 71%, were married couples.
About 37% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people. The average family had just over three people.
The age of people in Day varied. About 25% were under 18 years old. About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old. Around 10% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36 years old.
Notable person
- Frank Nikolay, who became a Wisconsin State Representative, was born in the town of Day.
See also
In Spanish: Day (Wisconsin) para niños
