Goodman, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Goodman, Wisconsin
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Location of Goodman, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.6 sq mi (278.6 km2) |
| • Land | 105.9 sq mi (274.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 820 |
| • Density | 7.7/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-29775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583289 |
Goodman is a small town located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 820 people lived here. A special area called Goodman (CDP) is also part of the town.
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Geography of Goodman
Goodman covers a total area of about 107.6 square miles (278.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 105.9 square miles (274.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Goodman?
In 2000, there were 820 people living in Goodman. These people lived in 360 different homes. About 240 of these homes were families.
Population Details
The town had about 7.7 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Goodman were White (98.29%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes, about 21.7% had kids under 18 living there. Most homes (60.6%) were married couples living together. About 28.1% of homes were single individuals. Roughly 14.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average home had 2.28 people, and the average family had 2.75 people.
Age Groups in Goodman
The people in Goodman were spread across different age groups.
- 18.7% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 23.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 27.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 23.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Goodman was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were about 109.7 males.
History of Goodman
Goodman started as a logging town in the late 1800s. It was created by the Goodman brothers: James B., Robert F., and William O. Goodman. They owned the Sawyer-Goodman Lumber Company.
Early Days and Name Change
The town was first called Dunbar in 1899. Later, in 1915, its name was changed to Goodman to honor the founding family.
Smart Logging Practices
Robert B. Goodman, who was Robert F. Goodman's son, was one of the first loggers to use a method called selective cutting. This means instead of cutting down all the trees, they only cut certain ones. This helps the forest grow back and stay healthy.
The Goodman Lumber Company's Legacy
For 62 years, starting in 1927, the Goodman Lumber Company harvested a huge amount of timber. Thanks to selective cutting, the amount of timber in the forest today is similar to what it was in 1927. This shows how important sustainable logging practices are.
The Goodman Club House
In the center of town, there's a building called the Goodman Club House. It used to have a ballroom, a theater, and a restaurant. Famous performers would even come to entertain there! The Club House has recently reopened with new owners.
Goodman's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Goodman celebrated its 100th birthday on August 8–9, 2008. It was a big event, with an estimated 4,000 people attending!
Anniversary Events
The celebration included many fun activities:
- A play about how Goodman started as a company town.
- A lumberjack breakfast.
- A lumberjack exhibition, showing off logging skills.
- Saw playing (making music with a saw!).
- A parade through the town.
- A spectacular fireworks display.
See also
In Spanish: Goodman (Wisconsin) para niños
