Mosinee, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mosinee, Wisconsin
City
Location of Mosinee in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Mosinee, Wisconsin Location in Wisconsin Show map of Wisconsin Mosinee, Wisconsin Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Marathon
Incorporated (village)	1889
Incorporated (city)	April 7, 1931; 94 years ago (1931-04-07)
Area
• Total	7.11 sq mi (22.59 km2)
• Land	7.86 sq mi (20.01 km2)
• Water	0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2)
Population  (2020)	4,452
• Density	518.33/sq mi (200.13/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	54455
Area code(s)	715 & 534
FIPS code	55-54500

Sign on Wisconsin Highway 153

Downtown Mosinee

Mosinee is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 4,452 people lived there.

History of Mosinee

Early Days and Name

The land where Mosinee now stands was once home to Native American tribes. These included the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Menominee people. The name "Mosinee" comes from a word meaning "Cold Country."

In 1836, a white settler named John L. Moore built the first sawmill here. This started the lumber industry. The town was first called Little Bull Falls. In 1857, it was renamed Mosinee to honor an Ojibwe chief.

From Lumber to Paper

For many years, cutting down trees for lumber was the main business. But by the early 1900s, most of the forests were gone. The lumber industry ended, but the paper industry quickly took its place.

The Mock Communist Invasion

On May 1, 1950, something unusual happened in Mosinee. Local people pretended to be Communist invaders. This was part of a big event put on by the American Legion. It was meant to show what life might be like under Communist rule.

During this "invasion," the mayor and police chief were "captured." Roadblocks were set up, and the library was "purged." Even local restaurants served special "Russian" food. It was a dramatic play for the whole town.

Sadly, the mayor, Ralph E. Kronenwetter, had a heart attack during the event. He passed away five days later. A local minister also died shortly after. These events were a sad coincidence during the mock invasion.

Geography of Mosinee

Mosinee is located in central Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 8.54 square miles (22.12 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with some water.

People of Mosinee

In 2010, about 3,988 people lived in Mosinee. The city had 1,660 households. About 32% of households had children under 18. Most residents were White, with smaller groups of other races. The average age in the city was about 39 years old.

Getting Around Mosinee

Central Wisconsin Airport

The Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is very close to Mosinee. It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of the city center. This airport offers flights for travelers and also handles private planes.

In 2018, the airport hosted a large political rally. Many people came to attend the event.

Learning in Mosinee

Joseph Dessert Library

The Joseph Dessert Library is an important part of Mosinee's history. Joseph Dessert came to the area in 1844. He built and provided a free library for the community. It opened on February 11, 1899.

The building was used for many things besides books. It was a post office, a village hall, and even a school. Community events like dances and plays were held there. Today, it is part of the Marathon County Public Library system. The library building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special historical site.

Mosinee School District

Students in Mosinee attend schools within the Mosinee School District.

Famous People from Mosinee

See also

In Spanish: Mosinee (Wisconsin) para niños