Piehl, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Piehl, Wisconsin
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Location of Piehl, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.0 sq mi (98.4 km2) |
| • Land | 37.4 sq mi (96.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (506 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 93 |
| • Density | 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-62600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583919 |
Piehl is a small town located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 93 people lived there. A smaller community called Gagen is also part of the town of Piehl.
Where is Piehl?
Piehl covers a total area of about 38 square miles (98.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers) is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies in the town.
Who Lives in Piehl?
In 2000, there were 93 people living in Piehl. The town had about 39 households. A household is a group of people living together. The population density was about 2.5 people per square mile. This means there weren't many people living close together.
Most of the people in Piehl were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The people in Piehl were of different ages. About 20% were under 18 years old. About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 30% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 10% were 65 years or older. The average age was 42 years old.
Piehl's History
Around the year 1900, Piehl was home to a company called Gagen Land & Cedar Company. The main jobs in Piehl were farming and working with lumber. Lumber is wood that is cut and prepared for use.
Workers produced things like white cedar posts, poles, and railroad ties. These were used to build things. The owner of the Gagen Land & Cedar Company was a man named Fred Piehl. The town of Piehl was named after him.
On March 25, 1908, the town of Piehl was officially created. It was formed from parts of two other towns, Three Lakes and Monico. The picture below shows some of the lumberjacks who worked for the Gagen Land & Cedar Company.
Getting Around Piehl
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves Piehl and the surrounding areas. This airport offers flights for both regular travelers and smaller private planes. It helps people travel to and from the town.
See also
In Spanish: Piehl (Wisconsin) para niños
