Dunbar, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dunbar, Wisconsin
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Location of Dunbar, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 105.2 sq mi (272.5 km2) |
| • Land | 104.4 sq mi (270.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,303 |
| • Density | 12.5/sq mi (4.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-21000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583103 |
| Website | http://www.townofdunbar.com/ |
Dunbar is a small town located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 1,303 people lived there. The town is also home to a specific area called Dunbar, which is a census-designated place.
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History of Dunbar
Dunbar was officially started in 1888. This was a time when the logging industry was very busy in the northern woods of Wisconsin. Trees were cut down and used for wood products.
Back then, the railroad was super important. It was the main way to move huge logs from Dunbar to places further south in Wisconsin and even to Illinois.
The town was likely named after Warren Dunbar. He was an engineer who worked for the railroad from 1840 to 1918.
There's also a fun story about how the town got its name. Before it was an official town, there was a restaurant there. A cook with the last name Dunbar worked at this restaurant. When the railroad trains stopped in the area, they would bring food and supplies for the restaurant. The railroad workers would say they were bringing things "to Dunbar," meaning the cook. So, when the town was finally created, it was named after the cook's last name!
Geography of Dunbar
Dunbar is a pretty big town in terms of land. It covers about 105.2 square miles (272.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 104.4 square miles (270.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water.
People of Dunbar
In 2000, there were 1,303 people living in Dunbar. There were 274 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 195 were families.
Many households, about 26.3%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 65.7%, were married couples living together.
The people in Dunbar were of different ages. About 14.9% were under 18 years old. About 8.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 21 years old.
Education in Dunbar
Students in Dunbar go to schools that are part of the Beecher Dunbar Pembine School District.
Famous People from Dunbar
- John A. Gronouski: He was born in Dunbar and later became the United States Postmaster General. This is a very important job in the U.S. government, in charge of the postal service.
