Oregon (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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The Town of Oregon is a community in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2000, about 3,148 people lived there. The nearby village of Oregon is right next to the town, and much of its land used to be part of the town.
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Where is the Town of Oregon?
The Town of Oregon is located in Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 32.3 square miles (83.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in the Town of Oregon?
In 2000, there were 3,148 people living in the Town of Oregon. These people made up 1,063 households, with most of them being families. On average, about 98 people lived in each square mile.
Many households (47.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (80.4%) were married couples. The average household had almost three people, and families usually had a bit more.
The people living in the town were of different ages. About 31% were under 18 years old. Around 30% were between 25 and 44, and 29% were between 45 and 64. The average age of people in the town was 39 years old.
Famous People from the Town of Oregon
Some people who became well-known lived in the Town of Oregon:
- Phineas Baldwin was a politician. A politician is someone who works in government and helps make decisions for the community.
- Edward W. Dwight was also a politician who lived in the town.
- Arthur H. Sholts was another politician from the area.
Railroads in the Town's History
In the mid-1800s, a railroad called the Beloit and Madison Railroad was built through the Town of Oregon. Later, a bigger company called Chicago and North Western took over this railroad line.
From 1880 to 1950, this railroad line had two tracks, which meant more trains could use it. Today, this railroad line is no longer used for trains.
See also
In Spanish: Oregon (condado de Dane, Wisconsin) para niños
