Port Wing, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Port Wing, Wisconsin
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 Port Wing, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Town | Port Wing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.150 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.150 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 142.6/sq mi (55.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54865
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571798 |
Port Wing (sometimes spelled Portwing) is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Bayfield County. Port Wing is known as an unincorporated census-designated place. This means it is a community with a name and boundaries for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
You can find Port Wing along Wisconsin Highway 13 and Bayfield County Highway A. It is about 30 miles (48 km) west of Bayfield. The Flag River flows into Lake Superior right at Port Wing's harbor.
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Port Wing's Population and Size
In 2010, about 164 people lived in Port Wing. The community covers an area of about 1.150 square miles (2.98 km²). All of this area is land.
Education in Port Wing
Port Wing is home to the South Shore School District. This school district serves the students in the Port Wing area.
Famous People from Port Wing
Port Wing has been home to some notable people, especially in the world of sports.
Jolene Anderson
Jolene Anderson is a former professional basketball player. She grew up in Port Wing. She was a star player for the University of Wisconsin women's basketball team. In 2007-08, she was named the Big Ten Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year. She is also the all-time leading scorer for the University of Wisconsin women's basketball team.
Megan Gustafson
Megan Gustafson was raised in Port Wing from when she was a baby. She is a very famous basketball player. In 2019, she won the Naismith Award. This award goes to the best college basketball player in the United States. She also won the Big Ten Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year award twice while playing for the University of Iowa.
Gary Sherman
Gary Sherman was a politician and a judge. He lived in Port Wing during his life.
