Wheatland, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
| Wheatland, Wisconsin | |
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| Town | |
 Location of Wheatland, Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates: 42°34′37″N 88°13′35″W / 42.57694°N 88.22639°WCoordinates: 42°34′37″N 88°13′35″W / 42.57694°N 88.22639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Kenosha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.0 sq mi (62.2 km2) |
| • Land | 23.6 sq mi (61.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 3,292 |
| • Density | 139.8/sq mi (54.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-86500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584421 |
Wheatland is a town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,292 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Powers Lake is located partially in the town. The unincorporated communities of Lily Lake, New Munster, and Slades Corners are also located in the town.
Settlement in the town is centered along 328th Avenue (Kenosha County Highway W) north of 60th Street (Kenosha County Highway K). The former Wisconsin Central Railway Chicago-Twin Cities main line (now the Canadian National Railway) also runs through the town; a passenger and freight station used was located here well into the 20th century.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.0 square miles (62.2 km2), of which, 23.5 square miles (61.0 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.2 km2) of it (1.96%) is water.
The first settlers in Wheatland were Schuyler Bonday in August, 1837 and Adolph Reitbrook in September, 1837. Wheatland was formed on May 7, 1842. Its name is derived from the wheat, which was said to grow well in the rich soil in the area. The first constable was James B. Powers, for whom Powers Lake is named.
When the Town of Wheatland was formed, it was originally in Racine County. On January 30, 1850 the town was transferred to Kenosha County, where it remains today.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,292 people, 1,209 households, and 893 families residing in the town. The population density was 139.8 people per square mile (54.0/km2). There were 1,379 housing units at an average density of 58.6 per square mile (22.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.12% White, 0.49% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.
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