Lind, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lind, Wisconsin
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Location of Lind, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,571 |
| • Density | 43.52/sq mi (16.802/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-44575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583572 |
| Website | townoflind.org |
Lind is a small town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,571 people lived there. It's a quiet place where you can find the small community of Lind Center and even a "ghost town" called Hatton, which means it's a town that used to be active but now has very few or no residents.
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Geography of Lind: Land and Water
Lind covers an area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.9 square miles, is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles, is water. This means there are some small lakes, rivers, or streams within the town's borders.
People and Population in Lind
In the year 2000, there were 1,381 people living in Lind. By 2018, the population had grown to about 1,585 people. This shows that more people have chosen to live in Lind over the years.
Who Lives in Lind?
Most people living in Lind are from a White background. A very small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with other races or with two or more races. A small percentage of the population is also Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, there were 522 households in Lind, and 406 of these were families. Many households (about 32.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together.
The people in Lind are of different ages. About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Lind was 39 years. This means there's a good mix of young people, adults, and older adults living in the town.
History of Lind: Early Settlers and Beginnings
The first people to settle in the area that is now Lind arrived in the spring of 1849. Two of these early settlers were Simon C. Dow and Colonel John W. Chandler. Simon Dow's original log house was still standing many years later, even in 1890!
First School and Church
Education started early in Lind. The first school opened its doors on June 5, 1851. The first permanent church, which was a Methodist church, was finished in 1865. This shows how important community and learning were to the early residents.
How Lind Became a Town
The Town of Lind was officially created on March 5, 1852. It was one of the very first towns established in Waupaca County. Other towns created around the same time included Centerville (now Little Wolf), Dayton, Embarrass, Mukwa, Waupaca, and Weyauwega.
The town was named after a famous Swedish opera singer named Jenny Lind. The very first town meeting was held at the home of Thomas Spencer. At this meeting, the first leaders of the town were chosen:
- Chairman: Lyman Dayton
- Supervisors: J.W. Chandler, Charles Beadleston
- Justices of the Peace: J.H. Jones, S. Warner
- Town Clerk: J.L. Rice
Education in Lind: From One-Room Schools to Modern Learning
In the 1800s and 1900s, Lind had seven "one-room" schools. These were small schools where all grades learned together in a single classroom.
Today, students from Lind go to larger high schools nearby. They attend either Waupaca High School or Weyauwega-Fremont High School. One of the old brick school buildings, located at the corner of County Road A and County Road EE, closed in 1960. This building is now used as the town hall and a community center for everyone in Lind. There's also a small playground and a natural spring (called an artesian well) on the property.
Notable People from Lind
Some important people who have lived in Lind include:
- Columbus Caldwell: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, meaning he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- Archibald D. Smith: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Lind (Wisconsin) para niños
