Keshena, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Keshena, Wisconsin
Kesīqnæh
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Downtown Keshena
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K-Town
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Location in Menominee County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Menominee |
| Tribe | Menominee Nation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km2) |
| • Land | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,257 |
| • Density | 150.8/sq mi (58.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54135
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-39250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567430 |
Keshena (Menominee: Kesīqnæh) is a special community in Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a specific area used for collecting census data. Keshena is also the main town, or county seat, of Menominee County.
This community is located within the Menominee Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 1,257 people lived here. The name Keshena comes from an old Indian chief. In the Menominee language, Kesīqnaeh means "Swift Flying."
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Where is Keshena?
Keshena is in the state of Wisconsin, in the United States. You can find it at these coordinates: 44°52′41″N 88°37′44″W / 44.87806°N 88.62889°W.
The area of Keshena is about 8.5 square miles (21.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Keshena?
People and Backgrounds in 2020
In 2020, the population of Keshena was 1,257 people. Most of the people living here, about 96.3%, are Native American.
Other groups include:
- About 2.3% White people.
- A small number of Black or African American people (0.2%).
- Very few Asian or Pacific Islander people (0.1% each).
- About 1.0% of people identified with two or more races.
About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Keshena
Some well-known people have come from Keshena, including:
- Apesanahkwat - A tribal leader and actor.
- Alaqua Cox - An actress.
- Ada Deer - An educator and politician who worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- David V. Jennings - A politician.
- Marcus Oliveira - A boxer.
- Sheila Tousey - An actress.
- Ingrid Washinawatok - An activist.
Learning in Keshena
The main campus of the College of Menominee Nation is located right here in Keshena. This college offers many learning opportunities for students.
Images for kids
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Downtown Keshena
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A park in Keshena
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A sign for the casino
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The Menominee Casino and Bingo
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Menominee Senior High School
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The Menominee Tribal Offices
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The Keshena water tower
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Keshena Lake
See also
In Spanish: Keshena para niños
