Pembine, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pembine, Wisconsin
Town
Location of Pembine, Wisconsin
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Marinette
Area
• Total	67.3 sq mi (174.4 km2)
• Land	66.3 sq mi (171.8 km2)
• Water	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
Elevation	840 ft (256 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	877
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	715 & 534
FIPS code	55-61775
GNIS feature ID	1583905
Website	http://www.townofpembine.com

Pembine is a town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 877 people lived there. The small community of Kremlin is part of the town, as is the area known as Pembine.

Geography

Pembine is a town with a total area of about 67.3 square miles (174.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 66.3 square miles (171.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), is water.

Rivers and Waterfalls

The Pemebonwon River flows through the area. You can find the beautiful Long Slide Falls along this river. Another cool waterfall, Twelve Foot Falls, is nearby in the town of Dunbar on the Pike River.

History

The name Pembine comes from an old Native American name, Pemene Won Bon. This is also where the Pemebonwon River got its name.

Early Development

The town grew when the Soo Line railroad connected it in 1887. Pembine used to be part of the town of Amberg. But on April 14, 1914, it became its own separate town.

Changing Economy

At first, Pembine's economy was all about the logging industry. People cut down trees and sent them away. After 1915, the Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad stopped its service, and the town's logging business slowed down.

Then, the local economy changed. People started growing potatoes. Later, the dairy industry became important, with farms producing milk and cheese.

Pembine's train depot, built in 1887, as it appeared in 2011. It was destroyed by fire in 2019.

Train Station and Accidents

Over the years, there were some serious train accidents in Pembine. In 1899, two railroad workers were involved in a train collision. Another head-on collision in 1902 also caused a loss of life. In 1909, the Soo Line was damaged, leading to another accident. In 1913, a train hit a fallen tree and went off the tracks.

The historic train station, built in 1887, was a very old building. Sadly, it was completely destroyed by fire on June 17, 2019.

Population Information

In 2000, there were 1,036 people living in Pembine. By 2020, the population was 877.

Age Groups

The population in Pembine is spread out across different age groups. In 2000:

• About 24.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
• About 19.7% of the people were 65 years old or older.

The average age in the town was 42 years.

Education

Students in Pembine go to schools in the Pembine-Beecher-Dunbar Public School District. Pembine High School is the main high school for the district.

Churches

There are three churches in Pembine:

• Grace Lutheran Church
• Northwoods Chapel
• St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church

Another church, Crossroads Church (an Assembly of God church), is located nearby on Highway 141 in Beecher.

Recreation

Pembine is a great place for people who love the outdoors! There are many miles of trails for snowmobiling and riding ATVs (all-terrain vehicles). It's a popular spot for these activities.

Notable people

• Ernest Sauld (1884–1959) was a businessman and politician who lived in Pembine.

See also

In Spanish: Pembine (Wisconsin) para niños