Eileen, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Eileen, Wisconsin
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Location of Eileen, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| founded | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 722 |
| • Density | 20.459/sq mi (7.899/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-22925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583138 |
Eileen is a small town located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 722 people lived here. This was a slight increase from the 681 people counted in 2010. A small community called Ashland Junction is also part of the town of Eileen.
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History of Eileen
The town of Eileen was officially created in 1904. A state senator named A. Pearce Tomkins worked hard to make this happen. The town was named after his daughter, Eileen Tompkins.
Geography and Location
Eileen covers an area of about 91.4 square kilometers (about 35.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Main Roads in Eileen
Several important roads pass through the town. These include U.S. Highways 2 and 63. Also, Wisconsin Highways 118 and 137 are found here. County G is another key route.
Neighboring Areas
To the east, Eileen shares a border with the city of Ashland. It also borders the town of Gingles, which is in Ashland County. To the north, Eileen is next to the town of Barksdale in Bayfield County.
Who Lives in Eileen?
According to a census taken in 2000, there were 640 people living in Eileen. These people lived in 249 households, and 190 of these were families.
Many households in Eileen were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.57 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 25.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
Notable People from Eileen
- A. Pearce Tomkins: He was a Wisconsin state senator, a dairy farmer, and a lawyer. He lived in Eileen and also served as the chairman of the Eileen Town Board. He was very important in the town's early history.
See also
In Spanish: Eileen (Wisconsin) para niños
