Porterfield, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Porterfield, Wisconsin
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Welcome sign at County Hwy E and State Hwy 64
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Location of Porterfield, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.3 sq mi (138.1 km2) |
| • Land | 51.8 sq mi (134.1 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,991 |
| • Density | 38.5/sq mi (14.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-64275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583957 |
| Website | https://www.townofporterfield.com/ |
Porterfield is a small town located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2000, about 1,991 people lived here. Several smaller communities, like Bagley Junction, Miles, Porterfield, Rubys Corner, and Walsh, are also part of the town.
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History of Porterfield
The town of Porterfield was officially formed on March 26, 1887. It was created from two older areas in the county, Marinette and Peshtigo. The town was named after a local person, John Porterfield, who was a farmer and businessman in the area.
Geography of the Town
Porterfield covers a total area of about 53.3 square miles (138.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 51.8 square miles (134.1 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.5 square miles (4.0 square kilometers) is water, like rivers or lakes.
People of Porterfield
In 2000, there were 1,991 people living in Porterfield. These people lived in 770 different homes. Most of the people living in Porterfield were White (about 98.95%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
About 33.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (69.0%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.59 people.
The people in Porterfield were of different ages. About 25.0% were under 18 years old. About 11.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
Culture and Events
Porterfield is famous for its yearly Porterfield Country Music Festival. This is a fun weekend of outdoor concerts held every summer. It brings together both local musicians and well-known country music stars.
Many famous artists have performed at the festival over the years. These include legends like Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Crystal Gayle, Merle Haggard, and Loretta Lynn. In 2005, artists like Juice Newton, The Oak Ridge Boys, SHeDaisy, Glen Campbell, Sugarland, and Trick Pony performed there.
Notable People
- Stan Gruszynski (born 1949), a politician who was born in Porterfield.
See also
In Spanish: Porterfield (Wisconsin) para niños
