Honey Creek, Sauk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Honey Creek, Wisconsin
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Honey Creek town hall in Denzer
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Location of Honey Creek, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.6 sq mi (123.2 km2) |
| • Land | 47.5 sq mi (123.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 749 |
| • Density | 15.5/sq mi (6.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-35625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583408 |
Honey Creek is a small town located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It gets its name from a nearby stream also called Honey Creek. In 2020, about 749 people lived here. The small communities of Denzer and Leland are also found within the town's area.
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Exploring Honey Creek's Geography
Honey Creek is nestled within the Baraboo Range. This area is known for its hills and exposed quartzite rock. Quartzite is a very hard rock that was once sandstone.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 47.6 square miles (123.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 47.5 square miles (123.1 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Honey Creek's Population and People
In 2000, there were 736 people living in Honey Creek. This means there were about 15.5 people for every square mile. There were 264 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Many households, about 36.4%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 69.3%, were married couples. About 21.6% of households were not families.
The people living in Honey Creek were spread out in age. About 26.9% were under 18 years old. About 12.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the town was 38 years.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
One of the most exciting places in Honey Creek is Natural Bridge State Park. This park covers 530 acres. It is famous for having Wisconsin's largest natural arch, which is a huge rock formation shaped like a bridge.
Underneath this natural arch is the Raddatz Rockshelter. This rock shelter was once used by Paleo-Indians, who were some of the earliest people in North America. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its important history.
Famous People from Honey Creek
Honey Creek has been the birthplace of several notable individuals:
- Charles Robert Hager: He was a missionary who traveled to China. He is known for baptizing Sun Yat-sen, a very important figure in Chinese history.
- Peter A. Hemmy: He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- Emanuel L. Philipp: He became the 23rd Governor of Wisconsin. The governor is the leader of the state government.
- J. B. Ragatz: He also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Honey Creek (Wisconsin) para niños
