Freedom, Outagamie County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Freedom, Wisconsin
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St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom
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Location of Freedom, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
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| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
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| • Total | 6,200 |
| • Density | 173.2/sq mi (107.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-27650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583242 |
| Website | www.townoffreedom.org |
Freedom is a town located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,200 people lived here. Several smaller communities, like Freedom itself and Murphy Corner, are part of this town. Another community, Five Corners, is partly located within the town.
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History of Freedom
How Freedom Got Its Name
The first non-native person to settle in the Town of Freedom was James Andrew Jackson. He was an African-American man who arrived in 1830. The people living in the town wanted to name it "Jackson" after him. However, James Jackson asked them to name it Freedom instead. He chose this name because it was where he found his freedom.
Town's Establishment
The Town of Freedom was officially created on June 5, 1852. It was formed by splitting off from the Town of Lansing. When this happened, Freedom took most of Lansing's residents. It also took its town office and all its leaders. The remaining land of Lansing was later renamed the Town of Center in April 1853.
Geography of Freedom
Town's Size and Location
Freedom covers a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town is located north of the Fox Valley area. It is also southwest of the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Population and People
Who Lives in Freedom?
As of the 2020 census, there were 6,200 people living in Freedom. There were 2,143 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,451 of these were families. The town has about 173 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Freedom are White (97.6%). A small number are Native American or Asian. About 0.80% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Freedom
The population in Freedom is spread out across different age groups.
- About 27.3% of the people are under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% are between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 34.5% are between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.3% are between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.1% are 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town is 33 years.
Transportation in Freedom
Getting Around Town
The small community of Freedom is located where county roads S and E meet. It is also near State Highway 55. These roads help connect Freedom to many nearby areas.
Media and Entertainment
Local News
The Freedom Pursuit was the community newspaper for Freedom. It stopped being published after one of its main writers, Roger Griepentrog, passed away in September 2024.
Fun at the Drive-in
Freedom is home to a Drive-in Theater called Field Of Scenes. This theater can hold up to 300 cars. It shows both classic and new movies for everyone to enjoy.
Notable People from Freedom
- Charles Clack: A politician from Wisconsin.
- Cole Konrad: An MMA fighter. He was the first Bellator Heavyweight World Champion.
- James Lennon: Another politician from Wisconsin.
- Garrett Lowney: An Olympic bronze medalist in Greco-Roman Wrestling from the 2000 games.
- James McCann: A politician from Wisconsin.
Images for kids
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Welcome sign
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Looking north at Freedom from Highway 55
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Freedom High School
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Freedom town hall and fire station
See also
In Spanish: Freedom (condado de Outagamie, Wisconsin) para niños
