Potter, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Potter, Wisconsin
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Village
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| Motto(s):
Where Friends are Dear
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Location of Potter in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 469/sq mi (182.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-64675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571841 |
| Website | http://villageofpotter.com/ |
Potter is a small village located in Calumet County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2020, about 244 people lived there. It is known for its friendly motto: "Where Friends are Dear."
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History of Potter Village
Potter was first settled near a Native American village. This village was located along the Manitowoc River. The area was originally called Muskratville. This was because many muskrats lived in the river. People used to trap them for their fur.
In 1859, a man named Captain Orin R. Potter moved to the area. He had been a captain in the American Civil War. He started a feed mill there. That same year, the village was renamed Potter Mills after him. Later, the name was shortened to just Potter.
Potter's 150th Anniversary Celebration
On July 19, 2009, the village of Potter celebrated a big milestone. It was its 150th anniversary! To mark the occasion, they held a special parade. This was only the second parade in the village's history. The first parade happened way back in 1907. Five of Captain Orin R. Potter's great-great grandchildren even came to the celebration.
Where is Potter Located?
Potter is located in Wisconsin. Its exact coordinates are 44.118544 degrees North and -88.095467 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.42 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.54 square miles (1.40 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Potter?
The population of Potter has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during recent census counts:
- 1990: 252 people
- 2000: 223 people
- 2010: 253 people
- 2020: 244 people
Potter's Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, there were 253 people living in Potter. These people lived in 98 different households. About 70 of these households were families.
The population density was about 468.5 people for every square mile (180.9 people per square kilometer). This means how many people live in a certain area. There were 99 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Potter were White (96.8%). A small number were African American (0.8%) or Native American (2.0%). Some people (0.4%) were from two or more races. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, about 35.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.2%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head (7.1%) or a male head (4.1%) without a spouse. About 28.6% of households were not families.
The average age of people in the village was 38.8 years old. About 28.1% of residents were under 18. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Famous People from Potter
Potter has been home to a few notable people:
- Lawrence Duchow: He was a well-known bandleader.
- Henry Kleist: He was a farmer who also served as a State Senator in Wisconsin. He was part of the Socialist political party.
- Otto Lerche: He was also a farmer and served as a State Representative in Wisconsin. He was also a member of the Socialist political party.
See also
In Spanish: Potter (Wisconsin) para niños
