Fifield, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fifield, Wisconsin
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The old Fifield Town Hall, now the home of the Price County Historical Society Museum
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Location of Fifield, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Area | |
| • Total | 156.5 sq mi (405.2 km2) |
| • Land | 149.4 sq mi (386.9 km2) |
| • Water | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 989 |
| • Density | 6.6/sq mi (2.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-25775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583202 |
| Website | http://www.tn.fifield.wi.gov/ |
Fifield is a town in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community in the northern part of the state. In 2018, about 879 people lived here. The town also includes a smaller community called Fifield and a historic "ghost town" named Coolidge.
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A Look Back: The History of Fifield
Fifield started in 1876. It was built where the Wisconsin Central Railroad crossed the south fork of the Flambeau River. This area was once a large northern forest. The town got its name from Sam Fifield. He was a politician and a businessperson. Sam Fifield even served as Wisconsin's Lieutenant Governor.
Building and Rebuilding the Town Hall
As more people moved to Fifield for logging, the town grew. A town hall was built in 1882. But in 1893, a big fire swept through Fifield. It burned down the town hall and about 60 other businesses. The very next spring, the town worked hard to rebuild. They built the current town hall with the same size. A carpenter named Theodore Ristin led this rebuilding project.
Where is Fifield? Geography and Location
Fifield is a pretty big town in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 156.5 square miles (405.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 149.4 square miles (386.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 7.1 square miles (18.4 square kilometers), is water. This means about 4.53% of the town's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Fifield? Population and People
Let's look at the people who live in Fifield. In the year 2000, there were 989 people living in the town. These people lived in 436 households, and 283 of these were families. The town was not very crowded, with only about 6.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Fifield were White (about 98.08%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. A small number of people (0.51%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 436 households, about 21.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.6%) were married couples living together. About 30.3% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 12.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.27 people in each household and 2.83 people in each family.
Age and Income
The population in Fifield was spread out by age. About 20.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 44 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 104.3 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fifield was $35,833. For families, the average income was $44,917. The average income per person in the town was $19,083. About 6.9% of all people in Fifield lived below the poverty line. This included 8.1% of those under 18 and 7.8% of those 65 or older.
Places to See: Historic Locations
Fifield has some interesting historic spots. These places tell stories about the town's past.
- Fifield Fire Lookout Tower
- Fifield Town Hall
- Round Lake Logging Dam
Famous Faces: Notable People from Fifield
Some well-known people have come from Fifield:
- Robert W. Aschenbrener (1920–2009) was a brave pilot. He was a World War II flying ace.
- Barbara Anne Davis (1930–2008) was a talented athlete. She played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
See also
In Spanish: Fifield (Wisconsin) para niños
