Packwaukee, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Packwaukee, Wisconsin
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Location of Packwaukee, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.9 sq mi (106.0 km2) |
| • Land | 38.1 sq mi (98.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,574 |
| • Density | 67.5/sq mi (26.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-60962 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583888 |
| Website | http://www.townofpackwaukee.org |
Packwaukee is a small town located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,574 people lived there. Some smaller areas, called unincorporated communities, like Buffalo Shore Estates and Packwaukee, are also part of this town.
The town of Packwaukee was named after a Winnebago Native American Chief named Packwaukee. It was first planned out in 1850, and a post office was opened that same year. The name "Packwaukee" has different meanings depending on the language. In the Ojibwe language, it means "shallow land." In the Potawatomi language, it means "it is shallow." Another idea is that it comes from an Ojibwe word meaning "forest opening." In the Menominee language, it is called Paehkuahkiw, which means "small round hill."
About Packwaukee's Land
Packwaukee covers a total area of about 40.9 square miles (106.0 km2). Most of this area, about 38.1 square miles (98.7 km2), is land. The rest, about 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), is water. This means that about 6.91% of the town's total area is covered by water.
People Living in Packwaukee
In 2000, there were 2,574 people living in Packwaukee. These people lived in 563 different homes, and 377 of these were families. The population density was about 67.5 people for every square mile. This means the town is not very crowded.
The people living in Packwaukee are of different ages. About 9.8% of the population was under 18 years old. A large group, 45.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 12.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 39 years.
Packwaukee's Past
Packwaukee was first settled in 1849 by several people. Some of the early settlers included E. Pettengill, E. T. Older, C. G. Barker, and Jesse Older.
A railroad line was built in 1881. This line connected a quarry (where stone is dug out) called Montello Granite Co. to Packwaukee. It also linked to the Wisconsin Central Railroad. In 1884, a train station, called a depot, was moved to Packwaukee. It was a building about 20 feet by 40 feet. It had a waiting room for passengers, a room for the agent who sold tickets, and a small room for luggage. Sadly, this depot burned down very early in the morning on January 11, 1907.
See also
In Spanish: Packwaukee (Wisconsin) para niños
