Harrison (town), Calumet County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Harrison, Wisconsin
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Location of Harrison, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.4 sq mi (153.9 km2) |
| • Land | 33.5 sq mi (86.8 km2) |
| • Water | 25.9 sq mi (67.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-32800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583354 |
Harrison is a small area in Calumet County, Wisconsin. It used to be a much larger "town" area. In 2010, about 10,839 people lived there. But in 2013, a big part of it became a separate place called the Village of Harrison.
Now, the remaining Town of Harrison is very small. It's only about 6.2 acres of land with no people living on it. This land is owned by the City of Menasha. The Village of Harrison and a nearby place called the Town of Buchanan are often known together as Darboy. Harrison was first called Lima.
On March 8, 2013, the new Village of Harrison was officially created from the northwest part of the old town.
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Exploring Harrison's Geography
The Town of Harrison covers about 59.4 square miles (153.9 square kilometers). A large part of this area is water, about 25.9 square miles (67.1 square kilometers). The land area is about 33.5 square miles (86.8 square kilometers).
Understanding the Population
In the year 2000, about 5,756 people lived in the Town of Harrison. There were nearly 2,000 homes. Most of the people (about 98%) were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (44%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (76%) were married couples. The average household had almost 3 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 31% were under 18, and 7.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 35 years old.
How Harrison Became a Village
On September 9, 2011, the leaders of the Town of Harrison decided they wanted to create a new village. Their plan was to turn the more crowded northwest part of the town into a village. They expected about 7,400 people to live in this new village.
On February 19, 2013, people voted on this idea, and they approved it! The Wisconsin Secretary of State then officially allowed the new village to be formed on March 8, 2013. After this, all the remaining parts that were still the Town of Harrison were also added to the new Village of Harrison.
Famous People from Harrison
Some notable people who lived in or were born in Harrison include:
- Benjamin F. Carter: He was a farmer and bricklayer who also served as a state representative and senator in Wisconsin.
- August T. Dorn: He was a farmer and a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Henry W. Hupfauf: Born in Harrison, he was a farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin State Representative.
- George J. Schwalbach: He was a farmer and a Wisconsin State Representative, also born in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Harrison (condado de Calumet, Wisconsin) para niños
