Dewey, Portage County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dewey, Wisconsin
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Location of Dewey, Portage County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
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| • Total | 47.0 sq mi (121.8 km2) |
| • Land | 45.3 sq mi (117.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
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| • Total | 975 |
| • Density | 21.5/sq mi (8.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-19975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583080 |
Dewey is a small town located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 975 people lived there. A small community called Torun is also part of the town of Dewey.
The town of Dewey was started in 1898. It was named after George Dewey, a famous naval admiral. He was known for winning a big battle called the Battle of Manila Bay in the same year the town was founded.
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Exploring Dewey, Wisconsin
Where is Dewey?
Dewey is a town in Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 47 square miles (121.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 45.3 square miles (117.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Dewey?
In 2000, there were 975 people living in Dewey. This means there were about 21.5 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Dewey were White (99.08%).
There were 356 households in the town. Many of these households (70.5%) were married couples living together. About 34.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Dewey were of different ages. About 24.3% were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Dewey was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107 males.
Notable People from Dewey
- John Baptiste DuBay was a fur trader who came from this area.
Nature in Dewey
The Dewey Marsh is a special state wildlife refuge. It is located right in the town of Dewey. This marsh is a protected area for many different kinds of plants and animals.
