Lincoln, Wood County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lincoln, Wisconsin
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Location of Lincoln, Wood County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,554 |
| • Density | 45.4/sq mi (17.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-44550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583571 |
| PLSS township | T25N R2E |
| Website | http://www.townoflincolnwc.com |
Lincoln is a town located in Wood County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2000, about 1,554 people lived there. A small community called Bakerville is also part of the town.
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Exploring Lincoln's Geography
Lincoln covers an area of about 34.2 square miles (88.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with very little water.
Hills and Flat Lands in Lincoln
A notable range of hills, known as the "Marshfield moraine," runs through Lincoln. These hills stretch from Marshfield to Bakerville and Nasonville. Geologists believe this moraine was formed long ago by a continental glacier that stopped moving forward.
The rest of the town is mostly flat. Northwest of the moraine, the soil is heavy clay. This clay sits on a till plain, which is land also shaped by the ancient glacier. Beneath the clay, you can find sandstone and granite.
Lincoln's Past: A Brief History
The area that is now Lincoln was first mapped in the summer of 1851. This was done by a team working for the U.S. government. In late 1853, another team marked the corners of each section of land. They walked through forests and waded through streams to measure the land.
Early Descriptions of the Land
After their work, the surveyor described the area. He wrote that the township had "much good land" and was "clear from swamp." He noted that most of it was "Rolling and good 2d Rate land." This means it had gentle hills and was good for farming.
The surveyor also mentioned that the area was "well watered." He said some streams were large enough for "Milling purposes," meaning they could power mills. The main trees were white pine, and on higher ground, there were sugar maple and basswood trees.
How Lincoln Got Its Name
Lincoln Township was first created in March 1868. It was originally called "Johnson Township." However, just a few months later, in June 1868, the township's name was changed. It was renamed in honor of President Abraham Lincoln.
People of Lincoln: Demographics
In 2000, the town of Lincoln had a population of 1,554 people. These people lived in 539 households, and 433 of these were families. The average number of people in a household was about 2.88.
Who Lives in Lincoln?
- About 40.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (74.6%) were married couples living together.
- About 15.2% of all households were individuals living alone.
- Around 6.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The population was spread out by age:
- 30.2% were under 18 years old.
- 28.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 10% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Lincoln was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 112 males.
Income in Lincoln
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lincoln was $53,194. For families, the average income was $59,904. The average income per person in the town was $27,617. A small number of families (2.3%) and people (3.8%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln (condado de Wood, Wisconsin) para niños
