Thiry Daems, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Thiry Daems, Wisconsin
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 Thiry Daems, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Thiry Daems, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Kewaunee |
| Town | Red River |
| Elevation | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1575365 |
Thiry Daems (pronounced THEER-ee DAYMZ) is a small, quiet community in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community within the larger area of Red River. You can find Thiry Daems about 4 miles north of the village of Luxemburg. This community was first settled by people who moved here from Belgium.
The name "Thiry Daems" comes from two important people. One was a surveyor named Constant Thiry, and the other was a priest known as Father Daems.
A Look Back at Thiry Daems History
Thiry Daems used to be a bustling little place! Long ago, it had several businesses that served the community. Imagine a time when you could find two saloons, a grocery store for all your food needs, a cheese factory making delicious cheese, and even a blacksmith shop where metal items were made and repaired. There was also a post office, which was very important for sending and receiving letters.
The Story of St. Odile's Church
A very important part of Thiry Daems' history is St. Odile's Church. The first church building was constructed way back in 1858. This church was started by Father Edward Daems, who was a key figure in helping Belgian immigrants find and settle on land in this area, especially near the Bay Settlement and the Door Peninsula.
When it came time to name the settlement, some of Father Daems' followers wanted to name it after him. However, others wanted to honor Constant Thiry, who had generously given the land for St. Odile's Church to be built. To make everyone happy, they decided to combine both names, and that's how "Thiry Daems" came to be!
Sadly, St. Odile's Church closed its doors in 1992.
