Deerfield (town), Dane County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country | USA |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.5 sq mi (89 km2) |
| • Land | 34.3 sq mi (89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,470 |
| • Density | 42.61/sq mi (16.45/km2) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
Deerfield is a town located in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,470 people lived here. The main City of Deerfield is actually inside this larger town area. Other small places like London and Old Deerfield are also part of the town.
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History of Deerfield
Deerfield got its name because there were so many deer living in the fields nearby. It was a common sight to see them roaming around!
Geography of the Town
Deerfield covers an area of about 34.5 square miles (about 89.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.3 square miles. A small part, about 0.2 square miles, is water.
People of Deerfield
In 2000, there were 1,470 people living in Deerfield. These people lived in 486 different homes. About 41.6% of these homes had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in Deerfield was 38 years old. About 26.6% of the population was under 18 years old. This means many young people and families call Deerfield home.
Notable People from Deerfield
- Nels Holman was born in Deerfield. He was a businessman and worked with newspapers. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state. Holman was also the chairman of the Deerfield Town Board, helping to lead the local government.
