Winneconne (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Winneconne, Wisconsin
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 Winneconne, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km2) |
| • Land | 21.5 sq mi (55.8 km2) |
| • Water | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km2) |
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| • Total | 2,350 |
| • Density | 109/sq mi (42.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54986
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-87925 |
Winneconne is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2010, about 2,350 people lived here. The Village of Winneconne is part of the town. It sits on both sides of the Wolf River.
Another small community called Butte des Morts is also in the town. This area is famous for its rivers and lakes. People enjoy hunting and fishing here, even ice fishing in winter!
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History of Winneconne
The name "Winneconne" comes from the Menominee language. It means "place of skulls." This name refers to a historic battle site. Long ago, during the French colonial era, different Native American groups fought here. The Sauk and Fox tribes fought against the French, Menominee, and Chippewa tribes. They were fighting for control over the fur trade and other important resources in the region.
The name also points to a very old burial mound nearby. This mound is the namesake for Lake Butte des Morts.
Geography and Waterways
Winneconne covers a total area of about 87.2 square kilometers (33.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 55.8 square kilometers (21.5 square miles). The rest, about 31.4 square kilometers (12.1 square miles), is water.
This large amount of water is part of the Wolf Chain. This is a series of connected lakes along the Wolf River.
Who Lives in Winneconne?
In 2000, there were 2,145 people living in Winneconne. Most of the people were White (99.44%). A small number were Native American or Asian.
The average age of people in the town was 42 years old. About 23.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
The Sovereign State of Winneconne
In 1967, something funny happened in Winneconne. The town's name was accidentally left off the official Wisconsin road map. The people of Winneconne were not happy about this!
They decided to form a secret committee. Their plan was to break away from Wisconsin and create their own "Sovereign State of Winneconne." They even planned to set up toll booths on local roads. They also thought about taking over nearby towns, starting with Oshkosh.
Another idea was to join a different state, maybe one with better weather! They set a deadline for their "secession" for July 21, 1967. They even made a special announcement. They named James Coughlin as the president of their new state. Vera Kitchen was named prime minister.
Wisconsin's Governor, Warren Knowles, heard about their plan. He started talking with the Winneconne leaders. After some discussions, Winneconne agreed to rejoin Wisconsin. This happened at 12:01 AM on July 22, 1967.
Today, Winneconne celebrates this event every year. It's called the "Sovereign State Days" celebration. It's a fun way to remember their unique moment in history!
See also
In Spanish: Winneconne (condado de Winnebago, Wisconsin) para niños
