Shullsburg (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Shullsburg, Wisconsin
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 Shullsburg (town), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Shullsburg (town), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.76 sq mi (90.04 km2) |
| • Land | 34.76 sq mi (90.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
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| • Total | 354 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (3.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53586
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-73850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584158 |
Shullsburg is a small town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 354 people lived there. The city of Shullsburg is located within the town. However, the city and the town are separate places. A small part of the community of Dunbarton is also in the town.
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History of Shullsburg
Shullsburg was started in the year 1827. The town was named after a person called Jesse W. Shull. He owned a mine in the area. Today, his old mine is part of the Badger Mine and Museum. This museum is a popular place for tourists to visit.
Where is Shullsburg?
The town of Shullsburg is located in the southern part of Lafayette County. It is southwest of Darlington. Darlington is the main city of the county.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 90.0 square kilometers. All of this area is land. There is no water within the town's borders.
People Living in Shullsburg
In the year 2000, there were 364 people living in the town. These people lived in 136 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 102 were families.
Most of the people living in Shullsburg were White (98.63%). A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people were from two or more different races.
About 31.6% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households (64.7%) were married couples living together. About 19.1% of all households had only one person living there. Some of these were people aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.1% of the people were under 18. About 16.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 37 years.
Famous People from Shullsburg
Many interesting people have connections to Shullsburg. Here are a few:
- John O'Neill was a politician. He served as a state representative for Wisconsin.
- Lorenzo L. Post also served as a state representative for Wisconsin.
- A. A. Townsend (1811–1879) was important for starting the town of Rough and Ready, California.
See also
In Spanish: Shullsburg (condado de Lafayette, Wisconsin) para niños
