Wyeville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Wyeville, Wisconsin
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Location of Wyeville in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 147 |
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| • Density | 253.10/sq mi (97.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-89275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577062 |
Wyeville is a small village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, USA. It is located right on Wisconsin Highway 21. In 2010, about 147 people lived there.
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Village History
The story of Wyeville began with railroads. In 1876, the West Wisconsin Railway was given permission to build a track. This track would go from St. Paul, Minnesota, all the way to Elroy, Wisconsin. There, it would connect with the Chicago and North Western Railway.
Railroad Changes
By 1880, this railroad became known as the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway. People often called it "The Omaha Road." At this spot, a new branch line was built. It went eastward to Necedah.
Naming the Village
Because of this new connection, the area was first called "Necedah Junction." But in 1890, a post office was set up here. It was named Wyeville. Charles Brooks was the first postmaster. The name "Wyeville" might come from "Wythe," which is a county in Virginia. Eventually, in 1911, the name "Necedah Junction" was dropped. The community officially became known as Wyeville, just like its post office.
A Busy Railroad Hub
In 1911, the railway junction became even more important. It turned into a crossing point for two major lines. These were the Chicago and North Western Railway and its partner, the Omaha Road. Another railroad, the Milwaukee, Sparta, and Northwestern Railroad, also used this area. This company was part of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
They started building a new route called the "Air Line" or "Adams Cutoff" in 1910. This new line went from Adams, Wisconsin towards Sparta, Wisconsin. It used the existing track from Necedah to Wyeville as part of its path. A special railroad track shape, called a railroad wye, was built here. There was also an interlocking tower to control the trains and a train station.
Until 1963, Wyeville was a busy place for train travelers. Passengers on trains like the Twin Cities 400 and the Rochester 400 would change trains here. It was a planned stop for these famous passenger trains.
Geography of Wyeville
Wyeville is a small village. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 0.59 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 140 | — | |
| 1940 | 219 | 56.4% | |
| 1950 | 195 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 220 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 203 | −7.7% | |
| 1980 | 163 | −19.7% | |
| 1990 | 154 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 146 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 147 | 0.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 143 | −2.7% | |
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Wyeville in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 147 people living in Wyeville. There were 62 households and 38 families in the village. The village had about 249 people per square mile. There were 70 houses or housing units.
Most people in the village were White (95.9%). A small number were Native American (1.4%). Some people were from other races (0.7%), and 2.0% were from two or more races. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 62 households, about 25.8% had children under 18 living with them. Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples living together. A small number had a female householder without a husband (6.5%). Even fewer had a male householder without a wife (4.8%). About 38.7% of households were not families.
About 22.6% of all households had only one person living in them. And 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.37 people. The average family had 2.79 people.
Age in Wyeville
The average age in the village was 43.5 years old. About 21.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old. A larger group, 25.8%, were between 25 and 44 years old. About 28.5% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 16.3% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (53.7%) than females (46.3%).
Images for kids
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Wyeville Wisconsin Elementary School
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Village hall at a house
Notable People
- Kyle Kenyon was a lawyer and a legislator from Wyeville.
See also
In Spanish: Wyeville (Wisconsin) para niños
