Roosevelt, Taylor County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Roosevelt, Wisconsin
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Location of Roosevelt, Taylor County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km2) |
| • Land | 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 444 |
| • Density | 12.9/sq mi (5.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-69400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584062 |
| PLSS township | T30N R3W |
Roosevelt is a small town located in Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, 444 people lived there. The village of Lublin is inside the town of Roosevelt. Also, part of the community called Bellinger is in the town.
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Geography of Roosevelt
Roosevelt covers an area of about 34.5 square miles (89.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.4 square miles (89.1 square kilometers), is land. A small part, 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
On the eastern side of Roosevelt, you'll find Diamond Lake. This lake is a special place called a Wisconsin State Natural Area. It is protected to keep its natural environment safe.
History of Roosevelt
Early Surveys and Land Description
In 1847, a team from the U.S. government began to map the area that would become Roosevelt. They measured the outer edges of a six-mile-square section of land. Later, in 1854, another team marked all the corners of smaller sections within this area. They walked through forests and swamps, using tools like chains and compasses to measure.
After their work, the surveyor described the land. He said the ground was mostly uneven and the soil was not very rich. The main trees were hemlock, with some scattered white pine that wasn't of great quality. He noted that many small streams flowed through the area, but there were no settlers living there yet.
Logging and Railroads
Around the year 1900, large logging companies owned most of the land in what would become Roosevelt. The Northwestern Lumber Company owned the biggest parts, especially in the southern half. The Chippewa Lumber and Boom Co. also owned large sections in the north. Maps from that time show a special dam on the Eau Claire River used for logging. No homes or farms were shown on these maps yet.
Big changes started around 1905. The J.S. Owen Company built a railroad line for the Wisconsin Central Railway. This line went northwest through the town, heading towards Ladysmith and Superior. In the same year, the Taylor County Board officially created the Town of Roosevelt. It was separated from an older, larger town called Little Black.
From Logging to Farming
By 1911, a new map of Roosevelt showed the Wisconsin Central/Soo Line railroad crossing the town. It passed through Lublin. From Lublin, the Owen Lumber Company had a special logging track that went to Diamond Lake and beyond. A road also went west from Lublin, which is now County F.
The map also showed that the southwest part of the town was becoming settled with many farms. Many of the families living there had Polish names. There were two schools in this area and one in Lublin. Another settled area was northeast of Lublin. These settlements around Lublin were the largest groups of farmers in western Taylor County at that time. Most of the rest of the town was still owned by lumber companies or land companies. This shows that the area was changing from a place mainly for logging to a place for farming.
People of Roosevelt
Population and Households
In the year 2000, there were 444 people living in Roosevelt. These people lived in 149 households, and 116 of these were families. The town had about 12.9 people per square mile (5.0 people per square kilometer). There were 169 housing units in total.
All the people living in Roosevelt at that time were White. About 34.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.1%) were married couples living together. About 18.1% of all households were individuals living alone. Of these, 12.8% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 2.98 people, and the average family had about 3.42 people.
Age and Income
The population in Roosevelt was spread out by age. About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 22.5% of the population. Those between 45 and 64 were 23.9%, and 17.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
The average income for a household in Roosevelt was $32,000. For families, the average income was $37,750. Men earned about $26,786 on average, while women earned about $24,500. The average income per person in the town was $15,476. About 10.4% of families and 9.0% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 4.5% of children under 18 and 17.5% of people aged 65 or older.
Notable People from Roosevelt
- Joseph Sweda: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, a farmer, and a businessman. He lived in Roosevelt and also served as the chairman of the Roosevelt Town Board.
Images for kids
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Many farms in Roosevelt were carved out of choppy, rocky ground.
See also
In Spanish: Roosevelt (condado de Taylor, Wisconsin) para niños
