Port Edwards (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.2 sq mi (101.6 km2) |
| • Land | 38.6 sq mi (100.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,446 |
| • Density | 36.861/sq mi (14.232/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| PLSS township | parts of T21N R4E, T21N R5E, and T22N R5E |
Port Edwards is a town located in Wood County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,446 people lived here. The nearby village of Port Edwards is right next to the town, to its northeast. The town is also home to Ceex Haci, a community of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
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What is Port Edwards Like?
Port Edwards covers a total area of about 39.2 square miles (101.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.6 square miles (100.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water.
A Look Back: History of Port Edwards
A part of Port Edwards town, near the Wisconsin River, was once known as the "Indian strip." This land was sold by the Menominee people to the U.S. government in 1836, as part of the Treaty of the Cedars. Because of this, the area was explored and mapped out early on.
In 1839, a team from the U.S. government surveyed parts of what would become Port Edwards. They walked through the forests and crossed the river, using tools like a chain and a compass to measure the land. Later, in 1851, another group surveyed the boundary lines of the land.
When they described the area that now includes Nekoosa and the village of Port Edwards, they noted that the higher lands were mostly "pine barrens." This meant they had sandy soil and most of the trees had been burned by fires, often set by Native Americans. They also mentioned that the large pine trees, which were good for lumber, were already gone.
They also described the river islands as often flooded and not very useful for farming or timber. The town of Port Edwards was officially created in 1874. It was named after the village of Port Edwards, which is located within its borders.
Who Lives in Port Edwards?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,446 people living in Port Edwards. The town had 526 households, and 399 of these were families. On average, there were about 37 people living in each square mile (14.5 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Port Edwards were White (91.01%). There were also Native American (5.26%), Asian (0.83%), and Black (0.14%) residents. Some people were from other races (2.07%) or from two or more races (0.69%). About 4.56% of the population identified as Hispanic or Hispanic of any race.
The population was quite spread out by age. About 30.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 10.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
Famous People from Port Edwards
- John Edwards – He was a well-known person who worked with lumber and was also a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Port Edwards (condado de Wood, Wisconsin) para niños
