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Pulcifer, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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 Pulcifer, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.038 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.033 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.005 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 134 |
| • Density | 129.1/sq mi (49.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571968 |
Pulcifer is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics. Pulcifer is located in Shawano County, within the town of Green Valley.
This community is situated along the Oconto River and Wisconsin Highway 22. It is about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of a town called Cecil. According to the 2010 census, Pulcifer had a population of 134 people.
History of Pulcifer
The community of Pulcifer was named after a person named Daniel H. Pulcifer. He lived from 1834 to 1896. Daniel H. Pulcifer was an important figure in Wisconsin.
He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is like the state's law-making group. He also held the position of mayor in the city of Shawano, Wisconsin. The community was named in his honor because of his contributions.
Interesting People from Pulcifer
- Otto A. Risum: Otto A. Risum was a notable person who lived in Pulcifer. He was a Wisconsin State Assemblyman, which means he helped make laws for the state. Besides his work in government, he was also a farmer and a merchant. Risum served as the chairman of the Green Valley Town Board, helping to lead the local government.
See also
- In Spanish: Pulcifer (Wisconsin) para niños
