North Freedom, Wisconsin facts for kids
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North Freedom, Wisconsin
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Downtown North Freedom
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Location of North Freedom in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Incorporated | November 25, 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 701 |
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697 |
| • Density | 831.74/sq mi (321.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-58025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570440 |
North Freedom is a small village in Wisconsin, United States. It's located along the Baraboo River in Sauk County. In 2010, about 701 people lived there.
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Why it's Called North Freedom
The name 'North Freedom' has a special meaning. It combines the idea of freedom with the village's location. The village is situated north of the Baraboo River.
Where North Freedom is Located
North Freedom is found in Wisconsin, United States. It's located at specific geographic coordinates: 43.460843 degrees North and -89.865862 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.87 square miles (2.31 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.81 square miles (2.17 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.06 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
People of North Freedom
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 316 | — | |
| 1900 | 485 | 53.5% | |
| 1910 | 647 | 33.4% | |
| 1920 | 621 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 554 | −10.8% | |
| 1940 | 547 | −1.3% | |
| 1950 | 611 | 11.7% | |
| 1960 | 579 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 596 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 616 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 591 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 649 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 701 | 8.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 697 | −0.6% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 701 people living in North Freedom. These people lived in 271 households, and 176 of these were families.
The village had about 865 people per square mile (321 people per square kilometer). Most residents, 97.1%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.8%) had children under 18 living with them. About 46.5% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.59 people. The average family had 3.03 people.
The average age in the village was 35.9 years old. Almost 30% of residents were under 18. About 9.7% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (53.2%) than females (46.8%) in the village.
Schools in North Freedom
North Freedom is part of the Baraboo School District. This district runs several schools for students of different ages. These include North Freedom Elementary School, Young Middle School, and Baraboo High School.
North Freedom Elementary School first opened its doors in 1902. A new building for the elementary school started being used in 1991. Before 1961–1962, families outside the City of Baraboo had to pay to send their children to Baraboo High School. After that time, the Baraboo School District grew and included other school districts.
Famous People from the Area
Some notable people have connections to North Freedom or the surrounding area:
- Samuel Northrup (1801–1860) was a Wisconsin State Representative. He lived nearby and is buried in North Freedom.
- Algie Martin Simons (1870–1950) was a journalist and editor. He was born and grew up on a farm close to North Freedom.
- Chester D. Seftenberg (1904-1970) was also a Wisconsin State Representative. He was born in North Freedom.
Fun Places to Visit
North Freedom has some interesting places to visit:
- Forevertron is a large metal sculpture park.
- Mid-Continent Railway Museum lets you see old trains and learn about railway history.
See also
In Spanish: North Freedom (Wisconsin) para niños
