Gilmanton, Wisconsin

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Gilmanton, Wisconsin
Motto: 
Home of Wisconsin's Biggest Little Fair!
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Location of Gilmanton, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°28′17″N91°41′40″W / 44.47139°N 91.69444°W / 44.47139; -91.69444 Coordinates: 44°28′17″N91°41′40″W / 44.47139°N 91.69444°W / 44.47139; -91.69444
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County Buffalo
Area
  Total36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2)
  Land35.9 sq mi (92.9 km2)
  Water0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
Elevation
[1]
801 ft (244 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total426
  Density12/sq mi (4.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-29225 [2]
GNIS feature ID1583277 [1]

Gilmanton is a town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 426 at the 2010 census. [3] The unincorporated community of Gilmanton is located in the town.

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History

Gilmanton was first settled by Samuel Gilman in 1855. He and his four sons started to live upon the land, building cabins and cutting hay for their animal stock. The same year the first child, a girl, was born in Gilman Valley. The first religious meeting was held in a house of one of the settlers, overseen by Rev. B.F. Morse. In 1858 the first post office was established, with William Loumis as the first postmaster. [4] Gilmanton Township was initially called the "Loomis Settlement." The name was changed to Gilmanton May 25, 1858. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.0 km2), of which 35.9 square miles (92.9 km2) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2), or 1.20%, is water. [3]

Demographics

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 470 people, 173 households, and 126 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.0 people per square mile (5.0/km2). There were 180 housing units at an average density of 5.0 per square mile (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.57% White, and 0.43% from two or more races.

There were 173 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,156, and the median income for a family was $35,469. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,268 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,769. About 4.6% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

The Gilmanton Free Fair has been held annually since 1947. Activities include a tractor pulling contest, a barbecue cook-off, a bean bag tournament, a softball tournament, and more. The event raises funds for school and community projects. [6]

Notable people

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  9. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1880,' Biographical Sketch of Franklin Gilman, pg. 509
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