Utica, Winnebago County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Utica, Wisconsin
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Location of Utica, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,299 |
| • Density | 37/sq mi (14.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-82175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584323 |
Utica is a small town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It was once known as Welaunee. In 2010, about 1,299 people lived here. The communities of Elo, Fisk, and Pickett are also part of the town of Utica.
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History of Utica
Early Settlers and Beginnings
The first European settlers arrived in Utica in 1846. At that time, the area was part of the Town of Rushford, Wisconsin. Some of the first people to settle here included families named Leth, Harris, Pickett, Nash, Hawley, Fish, Little, and McKee.
Hiram McKee was a Wesleyan Methodist minister. He held the first religious meeting in the town. The very first settlement was made on a spot called Liberty Prairie. This name came from the early settlers' strong belief in the ideas of the Liberty Party. This party was a political group that wanted to end slavery.
Naming the Town
On July 4, 1846, the settlers celebrated their first season in the new area. They gathered in a grove of trees. They talked about their political beliefs and listened to a speech by Rev. H. McKee. They named the prairie "Liberty."
Within two years, most of the land in the township was claimed. On March 11, 1848, the area officially became a separate town. It was named Utica. The first town meeting happened at Lucius Hawley's house. D. H. Nash was chosen as the chairman, and Ely N. Hyde became the town clerk.
The town kept the name Utica until 1856. Then, its name was changed to Welaunee.
Post Offices in the Past
By 1856, there were two post offices in the town. One was called Welaunee or Weelaunee, which is now the community of Pickett. The other was Fisks Corners, which is now the community of Fisk.
Geography of Utica
Utica is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 92.9 square kilometers (35.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 92.0 square kilometers (35.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles) is water. This means a small part of the town, about 0.88%, is covered by water.
Economy in Utica
Utica is home to Utica Energy. This is a special plant that makes ethanol. Ethanol is a type of alcohol often used as a fuel, especially in cars.
People of Utica
Population and Background
In 1855, Utica had 824 people living there. There were six schoolhouses with 276 students. Most of the people living in Utica at that time had moved from older states in the U.S. A large number of them were Welsh, meaning they came from Wales or had Welsh ancestors.
Recent Population Data
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 1,168 people living in Utica. These people lived in 453 households, and 353 of these were families. The town had about 14.1 people per square kilometer (32.6 people per square mile). There were 469 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Most of the people in Utica were White (99.23%). A small number were Native American or Asian.
Households and Families
Out of the 453 households, about 32% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70%) were married couples living together. About 18% of households had only one person living there. About 9.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was 2.58. For families, the average size was 2.92 people.
Age and Income
The population in Utica was spread out by age. About 25.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 41 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Utica was $49,800 per year. For families, the average income was $54,938. The average income for each person in the town was $21,518. A small number of families (1.7%) and people (3.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 4.8% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 or older.
Notable People from Utica
Some important people who lived in Utica include:
- Thomas J. Bowles: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, meaning he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- Frank Leach: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative. He was also part of the Utica Town Board, which helps manage the town.
- Henry I. Weed: He was a Wisconsin State Senator, another important role in the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Utica (condado de Winnebago, Wisconsin) para niños
