Odanah, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Odanah, Wisconsin
Oodena
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Odanah on U.S. Route 2
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Location of Odanah, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Town | Sanborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.773 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.617 sq mi (6.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.156 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 18.0/sq mi (6.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-59450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570746 |
Odanah (which means Oodena in the Ojibwe language) is a small community in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It's located in the town of Sanborn, right by the Bad River. In 2020, only 47 people lived there.
Odanah is very important to the Bad River Chippewa Band of the Chippewa people. It serves as their main cultural and administrative center.
Sometimes, people get Odanah confused with New Odanah. New Odanah is where most of the people in the area live. However, on official maps, you'll usually only see Odanah listed.
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History of Odanah
The community of Odanah has had a post office since 1855. The name "Odanah" comes from an Ojibwe word, oodena, which means "village."
In 1960, a big flood hit the area. Because of this flood, many residents of Odanah had to move to higher ground. They moved a few miles away from the flood plain to keep safe from future floods. This move led to the creation of the Bad River Housing Authority.
Where is Odanah Located?
Odanah is found at coordinates 46°36′9″N 90°40′57″W / 46.60250°N 90.68250°W. It sits right along the Bad River.
The area of Odanah is about 2.77 square miles (7.18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People of Odanah
In the year 2000, there were 254 people living in Odanah. The community had 94 households and 64 families. Most of the people living in Odanah were Native American, making up about 92.5% of the population.
The average age of people in Odanah was 31 years old. A large part of the population, about 36.6%, was under 18 years old.
Notable People from Odanah
- Justus Smith Stearns, a well-known businessman, was important in this community.
Images for kids
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Post office
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Sign on U.S. 2
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Looking north in Odanah
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Looking west at the sign for Odanah
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Water tower
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St. Mary Catholic Church
See also
In Spanish: Odanah (Wisconsin) para niños
