Eagle Point, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Eagle Point, Wisconsin
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Location of Eagle Point, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.3 sq mi (171.6 km2) |
| • Land | 60.9 sq mi (157.7 km2) |
| • Water | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
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| • Total | 3,053 |
| • Density | 50/sq mi (19.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-21600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583113 |
| PLSS township | Most of T30N R8W, and western parts of T30N R7W and T29N R8W |
Eagle Point is a town located in Chippewa County, in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2010, about 3,053 people lived there. Two smaller communities, also called Eagle Point and Eagleton, are part of the town.
Geography
Eagle Point is in the middle of Chippewa County. The city of Chippewa Falls is just south of it.
The Chippewa River flows along the eastern side of the town. This river has two large lakes, or "reservoirs," created by dams. These are Old Abe Lake in the north and Lake Wissota in the south. The dams that form Old Abe Lake are near the community of Jim Falls, which is across the river in the town of Anson.
The United States Census Bureau says that Eagle Point covers a total area of about 66.2 square miles (171.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 60.9 square miles (157.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.4 square miles (13.9 square kilometers), is water, making up about 8.10% of the total area.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,542 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,049 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,053 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 3,179 | 4.1% | |
In the year 2000, there were 3,049 people living in Eagle Point. These people lived in 978 homes, and 820 of these were families. Most people living there were White (99.02%).
Many homes (38.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most homes (75.1%) were married couples. About 12.6% of homes were single people living alone. The average home had about 2.77 people.
The people in Eagle Point were of different ages. About 24.1% were under 18. About 18.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 42 years.
History
The first people to settle in this area built their homes along the Chippewa River. In 1848, government surveyors came through. They found many settlers near the river.
The surveyors described the land. They said the land was mostly flat or gently rolling. They noted different types of trees like aspen, oak, pine, and birch. They also saw some open grassy areas called prairies.
They found several buildings, including sawmills (which cut wood), homes, and a blacksmith shop. These early settlers were using the river and the land for their lives and work.
The Story of Old Abe
In 1861, a man named Daniel McCann lived in Eagle Point. He met a Native American man named Ahgamahwegezhig. Ahgamahwegezhig had caught a young eagle. He traded the eagle to McCann for a bushel of corn.
McCann then sold this eagle to soldiers from the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This special eagle became their mascot and was named Old Abe. Old Abe traveled with the soldiers and was present during many battles of the Civil War. He became a famous symbol of courage.
Notable People
- Ingolf E. Rasmus: He was born in Eagle Point and later became a lawyer and a state representative in Wisconsin.
- Gustave Rheingans: He was also born in the town. He was a farmer and served as a state representative in Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Eagle Point (Wisconsin) para niños
