Wyoming, Iowa County, Wisconsin facts for kids
The Town of Wyoming is a small Town located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 317 people, according to the 2020 census.
Quick facts for kids
Town of Wyoming
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The town hall was once a one-room school originally built in 1875.
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Location of the Town of Wyoming
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.8 sq mi (105.8 km2) |
| • Land | 39.8 sq mi (103.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 317 |
| • Density | 9.2/sq mi (3.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53588
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-89350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584490 |
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Famous Buildings and Places
The Town of Wyoming is home to some really special buildings. Frank Lloyd Wright, a very famous architect, had his historic home and studio, Taliesin, located here. He also designed the Wyoming Valley School in the town. Another important building is the historic Unity Chapel. It was designed by Joseph Lyman Silsbee, and Wright also worked on it.
Geography of Wyoming
The Town of Wyoming covers an area of about 40.8 square miles (105.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 39.8 square miles (103.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Wyoming?
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| 2020 | 317 | — | |
In 2000, there were 364 people living in the town. The population density was about 9.2 people per square mile. About 29% of the households had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the town was 42 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18, and 12% were 65 or older.
Notable People from Wyoming
Some interesting people who have lived in the Town of Wyoming include:
- Robert Joiner, who was a farmer and also involved in politics.
- Owen King, a businessman and politician.
- Albert Richardson, another farmer and politician.
- Harold D. Richardson, who was an educator.
See also
In Spanish: Wyoming (condado de Iowa, Wisconsin) para niños
