Phillips, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Phillips, Wisconsin
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Location of Phillips in Price County, Wisconsin
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 Phillips, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Phillips, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.34 sq mi (8.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,533 |
| • Density | 459.0/sq mi (177.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
54555
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-62450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571294 |
Phillips is a small city in Wisconsin, United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Price County. In 2020, about 1,533 people lived there.
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History of Phillips
Phillips was first planned out in 1876. It was named after Elijah B. Phillips. He was a manager for the Wisconsin Central Railway. The town started as a place where people worked with trees and wood.
In the summer of 1894, a very bad fire happened. It spread from the southwest and burned down the whole town. Everyone had to leave to be safe. Sadly, 13 people died in the fire.
After the fire, the people of Phillips worked hard to rebuild their town. It grew bigger in the years that followed. Today, there is a special memorial by Lake Duroy. It reminds everyone of the big fire.
Where Phillips Is Located
Phillips is in Wisconsin. You can find it at these coordinates: 45°41′30″N 90°24′7″W / 45.69167°N 90.40194°W. It is on Highway SR 13. The city is about 77 miles north of Marshfield. It is also about 74 miles south of Ashland.
The United States Census Bureau says that Phillips covers about 3.51 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.79 square miles (7.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.72 square miles (1.9 square kilometers), is water.
People of Phillips
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,820 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,948 | 7.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,973 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,901 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,915 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,775 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,524 | −14.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,511 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,522 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,592 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,675 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,478 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,533 | 3.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,478 people living in Phillips. They lived in 695 homes. About 338 of these were families. The city had about 530 people per square mile.
Most people in Phillips were White (95.1%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24% of homes had children under 18. Many people lived alone, especially those 65 or older. The average age in Phillips was about 45 years old.
Getting Around Phillips
Phillips Airport
Phillips has its own airport called Price County Airport (KPBH). It is just one mile northwest of the city. In 2023, the airport had about 18,100 flights. That's almost 50 flights every day! Most of these were small private planes.
The airport has two runways. The main runway is 5,220 feet long and made of asphalt. The other runway is 3,951 feet long.
You can also get around Phillips by bus. Bus service is provided by Bay Area Rural Transit.
Famous People from Phillips
- Adolph Bieberstein, an NFL football player
- Frank Boyle, a state representative for Wisconsin
- Esther Bubley, a well-known photographer
- Clayton Hicks, a state senator for Wisconsin
- Willis J. Hutnik, a state representative for Wisconsin
- Felix A. Kremer, a state representative for Wisconsin
- Nathan E. Lane, a state representative for Wisconsin
- Chuck Mencel, an NBA basketball player. He was named MVP in 1955 for the Big Ten Conference.
- John W. Slaby, a state representative for Wisconsin
- Vincent J. Zellinger, a state representative for Wisconsin
Historic Places to See
- Lidice Memorial
- Phillips High School
Images for kids
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Sign on WIS13
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Welcome sign
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Downtown Phillips on WIS 13
See also
In Spanish: Phillips (Wisconsin) para niños
