Edgar, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Village of Edgar, Wisconsin
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Edgar Village Hall
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Location of Edgar in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,479 |
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1,442 |
| • Density | 798.01/sq mi (308.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-22550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564442 |
Edgar is a small village located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wausau, Wisconsin area. In 2010, about 1,479 people lived here. Edgar has been recognized as a Tree City USA since 1995, showing its commitment to caring for its trees.
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History of Edgar Village
Edgar was officially created in 1891 when the railroad arrived. The village was named after William Edgar. He was a local landowner and also owned a sawmill in the area.
Where is Edgar Located?
Edgar is found at coordinates 44°55′26″N 89°57′53″W / 44.92389°N 89.96472°W. It covers a total area of about 1.81 square miles (4.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Edgar
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 478 | — | |
| 1910 | 746 | 56.1% | |
| 1920 | 723 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 667 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 694 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 705 | 1.6% | |
| 1960 | 803 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 928 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,194 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,318 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,386 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,479 | 6.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,442 | −2.5% | |
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Edgar's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Edgar had 1,479 residents. There were 597 households and 414 families living in the village. The village had about 817 people per square mile (315 people per square kilometer). Most residents, about 97.4%, were White.
About 35.3% of households had children under 18. Many households, 55.6%, were married couples. The average age in the village was 37.3 years old. About 27.7% of the residents were under 18.
Famous People from Edgar
- Frank J. Shortner was a businessman and a lawmaker in Wisconsin. He also served as the President of the Village of Edgar.
Learning and Libraries in Edgar
Edgar Public Library
The Edgar library is part of the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) system. This system includes nine public libraries across Marathon County, Wisconsin. The Edgar library is also a member of the Wisconsin Valley Library Service. This is one of 17 library systems in Wisconsin.
The library's story began in 1928. The Edgar Women's Club started it by getting books from the Wisconsin Traveling Library. In 1948, they began offering story times for young children. As the county library system grew, the village provided more space for the library. This allowed the public to have a larger library to enjoy.
In 1973, the Edgar Library became a branch of the new Marathon County Public Library. This happened when the Wausau Public Library and Marathon County Library joined together.
In 1994, the former Edgar Bank building was remodeled for the library. This gave the community more books, computers, and space for family and children's events.
See also
In Spanish: Edgar (Wisconsin) para niños
