Smelser, Wisconsin facts for kids
The Town of Smelser is a small community located in the southeastern part of Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 756 people lived here. Several smaller communities, like Bigpatch, Elmo, Georgetown, and Saint Rose, are also part of the Town of Smelser.
Quick facts for kids
Town of Smelser
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Location of the Town of Smelser
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
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| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 21.5/sq mi (8.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-74450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584169 |
| Website | http://www.townofsmelser.com/ |
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History of the Town's Name
The Town of Smelser has had a few different names over time. It was sometimes called Smeltzer or Smeltzer's Grove. The name "Smeltzer's Grove" was actually the name of the local post office. You can find these older names in historical documents, like the original Wisconsin Constitution.
An early settler named J. M. Smelser, who came from Bourbon County, Kentucky, is believed to be the person the town was named after.
Geography of Smelser
The Town of Smelser covers a total area of about 35.1 square miles (which is 90.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People Living in Smelser
Based on the 2000 census, there were 756 people living in the Town of Smelser. This means there were about 21.5 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living in the town were White (99.34%).
There were 268 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 34.3% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (72.8%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Smelser was 39 years old. About 27.8% of the population was under 18, and 12.6% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in the town was $41,429 per year. For families, the average income was $44,125. A small number of families (5.5%) and people (5.2%) lived below the poverty line.
Notable People from Smelser
Some people who became well-known in politics came from the Town of Smelser:
- William Brandon was a state legislator. A state legislator is someone who helps make laws for the state.
- George Cabanis also served as a state legislator.
- George Slack was another state legislator from the town.
See also
In Spanish: Smelser (Wisconsin) para niños
