Coloma, Wisconsin
| Coloma, Wisconsin | |
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| Village | |
Looking west in downtown Coloma
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 Location of Coloma, Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates: 44°1′26″N 89°32′2″W / 44.02389°N 89.53389°WCoordinates: 44°1′26″N 89°32′2″W / 44.02389°N 89.53389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 450 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 451 |
| • Density | 308.2/sq mi (119.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| zip code | 54930 |
| Area code(s) | Area codes 715 |
| FIPS code | 55-16400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583004 |
Coloma is a village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 450 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Coloma.
The Coloma area was first settled in 1849 by John Drake and a man named Stowe. Stowe stole lumber Drake left in the area when Drake had to leave due to a family illness. Stowe built a tavern with the timber, leaving Drake to build his tavern out of logs.
By 1875, the area was known as Ross Corners, after the local postmaster. A railroad between Stevens Point and Portage was soon built, coming through four miles to the east at a spot called Coloma Station. The post office was moved from Ross Corners to Coloma Station, and Ross Corners soon became known as Coloma Corners.
Glover Bluff crater, a meteor crater, is located about 4 miles south of Coloma.
Coloma is located at 44°02′00″N 89°31′16″W / 44.033421°N 89.521077°W (44.033421, -89.521077).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.46 square miles (3.78 km2), all of it land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 450 people, 184 households, and 120 families residing in the village. The population density was 308.2 inhabitants per square mile (119.0/km2). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 146.6 per square mile (56.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
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