Waumandee, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Waumandee, Wisconsin
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Location of Waumandee, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.8 sq mi (113.4 km2) |
| • Land | 43.5 sq mi (112.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
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| • Total | 472 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-84325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584373 |
Waumandee is a small town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 472 people lived there. A smaller community also called Waumandee is found within the town. There is also a former settlement, a "ghost town" named Anchorage, located here.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Waumandee
The name Waumandee comes from a word in the Dakota language. It is an English version of the Dakota word waŋbdi, which means "war eagle."
The town was likely named after a Santee Dakota village leader. This leader was known as both "War Eagle" and "Black Dog." He signed an important agreement called the First Treaty of Prairie du Chien in 1825. His name on the treaty was "Wa-man-de-tun-ka."
Where is Waumandee Located?
Waumandee is located in the southern part of Buffalo County. It covers a total area of about 113.4 square kilometers (about 43.8 square miles). Most of this area, 112.7 square kilometers (43.5 square miles), is land. The rest, 0.7 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Waumandee?
In 2000, there were 515 people living in Waumandee. These people lived in 181 households. About 131 of these households were families.
- Many households (38.1%) had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (64.1%) were married couples living together.
- About 23.8% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Waumandee was 35 years old.
- About 30.3% of the population was under 18.
- About 13.0% of the population was 65 or older.
Important Places and Buildings
- Harmonia Hall is a notable building in Waumandee.
Famous People From Waumandee
Some interesting people have come from Waumandee:
- Donald Sankey Farner: He was a scientist who studied birds.
- Edwin F. Ganz: He was a farmer and also worked as a newspaper editor. He even served as a representative for Wisconsin in the state government.
- Alphonse Roy Lejk: He was a representative for Minnesota in their state government.
See also
In Spanish: Waumandee (Wisconsin) para niños
