Wittenberg (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Wittenberg is a town in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. It was started by Reverend E.J. Homme in 1879. He also created places to help people, like a home for older adults and a place for children without parents. In the year 2000, about 894 people lived in the town. The smaller Village of Wittenberg is found inside the town, as is the small community of Whitcomb.
Where is Wittenberg?
Wittenberg is a town in Wisconsin. It covers about 34.2 square miles (88.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.1 square miles (88.3 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Wittenberg?
In 2000, there were 894 people living in Wittenberg. These people lived in 298 homes, and 238 of these were families. The town had about 26 people per square mile.
Most people in Wittenberg were White (about 93.6%). There were also some Black or African American people (2.2%), Native American people (3.2%), and a small number of people from other backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (about 36.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (68.1%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.7 people, and the average family had about 3 people.
The people in Wittenberg were of different ages. About 33.3% were under 18, and 13.4% were 65 or older. The average age was 34 years old.
Fun Things to Do in Wittenberg
The Town of Wittenberg is a great place for people who love being outdoors! The beautiful nature here makes it perfect for many activities. You can go hiking on trails, ride bikes, go fishing, or enjoy birdwatching.
There are also nice places for walks or family picnics. Check out the Wiouwash and Mountain Bay State trails. You can also visit Homme Pond, Panic Park, and the Embarrass River Park area. Wittenberg is known for its peaceful setting and lovely views, and it welcomes everyone to come and explore!
See also
In Spanish: Wittenberg (condado de Shawano, Wisconsin) para niños
