Wyalusing, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wyalusing, Wisconsin
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Location of Wyalusing, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.6 sq mi (110.2 km2) |
| • Land | 39.9 sq mi (103.3 km2) |
| • Water | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 370 |
| • Density | 9.3/sq mi (3.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-89250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584486 |
Wyalusing is a town located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 370 people lived there.
The town includes two smaller communities: Brodtville and Wyalusing. A pioneer named Robert Glenn, Sr. is known for naming the village "Wyalusing." He chose this name because he thought the area looked like Wyalusing, Pennsylvania.
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About Wyalusing
Where is Wyalusing?
Wyalusing covers an area of about 42.6 square miles (110.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 39.9 square miles, is land. The remaining 2.7 square miles is water.
Who Lives in Wyalusing?
According to the census from 2000, 370 people lived in Wyalusing. There were 155 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in the town were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The population included people of all ages, from young children to seniors. The average age was 44 years old.
Wyalusing State Park
A very special place in the area is Wyalusing State Park. This park is located where two big rivers meet: the Mississippi River and the Wisconsin River.
The park has many different natural areas. You can find thick hardwood and pine forests, tall bluffs (cliffs), and wetlands. Many animals that live in Wisconsin make their home here. You might see deer, raccoons, and many types of birds. Some birds only visit the park during certain seasons as they migrate.
There is also an old story about a hidden treasure in the park. People say that money stolen from a nearby military fort was buried on a bluff somewhere in this area.
Famous People from Wyalusing
Some notable people have connections to Wyalusing:
- Robert Glenn, Sr.: He was a pioneer farmer who helped settle the area. He also served as a local official and was a state assemblyman, which means he helped make laws for Wisconsin.
- Robert Glenn: He was a state senator, meaning he represented the area in the state government. He also served as a county sheriff, which is a top law enforcement officer.
- Robert R. Young: He was a member of the Whig Party. He served in the 2nd Wisconsin Legislature in 1849, helping to create laws for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Wyalusing (Wisconsin) para niños
