King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
King, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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Location of King, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
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| • Total | 2.326 sq mi (6.02 km2) |
| • Land | 2.158 sq mi (5.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.168 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,750 |
| • Density | 752.4/sq mi (290.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-13885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567492 |
King is a small community located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It's part of the Town of Farmington. In 2010, about 1,750 people lived here. King is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area defined by the government for counting its population. Before 2010, King was part of a larger area called Chain O' Lakes-King.
History of King, Wisconsin
How King Got Its Name
The community of King has a special history. In 1887, a group called the Grand Army of the Republic chose this area. They wanted to build a home for veterans, who are people who have served in the military. This home was first called the Soldiers' Home. Later, it became known as the Wisconsin Veterans Home.
The community itself was named after a brave soldier. General Charles King was a famous Wisconsin soldier. He also led the state's National Guard. The town was named in his honor.
Images for kids
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King water tower overlooking the Veterans Cottages Historic District
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Highway sign for King along Wisconsin Highway 22
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King Fire Department
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Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
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Rainbow Lake as seen from the Wisconsin Veterans Home
See also
In Spanish: King (condado de Waupaca) para niños
