Oneida, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oneida, Wisconsin
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Location of Oneida, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.8 sq mi (157.6 km2) |
| • Land | 60.8 sq mi (157.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
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| • Total | 4,001 |
| • Density | 65.8/sq mi (25.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-59975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570830 |
Oneida is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Outagamie County. Oneida is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village.
Oneida is very important to the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. The community is located near the center of their reservation. The Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Native American tribe. The community of Oneida is named after this tribe. You can find Oneida right on Wisconsin Highway 54.
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About Oneida
Location and Land
Oneida is located in the state of Wisconsin. It sits at coordinates 44°29′46″N 88°11′18″W. The community covers an area of about 5.7 square miles (14.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, about 1,070 people lived in Oneida. A large part of the population is Native American. About 65% of the people living here are Native American. Many of them are from the Iroquois tribe. In fact, Oneida has the highest percentage of Iroquois people in the United States.
Learning and Community
Oneida has several places that are important for learning and community life.
- The Oneida Nation School System is a school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It is run by the Oneida Nation.
- The College of Menominee Nation also has a campus in Oneida. This college is operated by Native American tribes.
There are also churches in the community:
- The Church of the Holy Apostles
- Oneida United Methodist Church
Famous People from Oneida
Some notable people have connections to Oneida:
- Charlie Hill was a well-known comedian and actor. He lived in Oneida.
- Cornelius Hill was an important chief of the Oneida tribe.
- Lillie Rosa Minoka Hill was a Mohawk physician. She was one of the first female American Indian doctors in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Oneida (Wisconsin) para niños
