Thornton, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Thornton, Wisconsin
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 Thornton, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.259 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.259 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 251.0/sq mi (96.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1575402 |
Thornton is a very small community located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's not a city or a town, but a special area called a census-designated place. This means the government counts its population separately for official records.
Thornton is part of the larger town of Richmond. In 2010, only 65 people lived in Thornton, making it a very quiet place.
A Little Bit of History
The community of Thornton got its name from another place far away. It was named after a town called Thornton, New Hampshire. It was common for early settlers to name new places after their former homes.
See also
In Spanish: Thornton (Wisconsin) para niños
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