Keshena, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Keshena, Wisconsin
Kesīqnæh
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Downtown Keshena
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K-Town
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Location in Menominee County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Menominee |
| Tribe | Menominee Nation |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km2) |
| • Land | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,257 |
| • Density | 150.8/sq mi (58.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54135
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-39250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567430 |
Keshena (Menominee: Kesīqnæh) is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. Located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, it had a population of 1,257 at the 2020 census. Keshena was named for an Indian chief; the Menominee name is Kesīqnaeh which means "Swift Flying".
Geography
Keshena is located at 44°52′41″N 88°37′44″W / 44.87806°N 88.62889°W (44.877932, -88.628781).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 8.5 square miles (21.9 km2), of which 99.88% is land and 0.12% is water.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 1,257. The population density was 150.8 inhabitants per square mile (58.2/km2). There were 364 housing units at an average density of 43.7 per square mile (16.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.3% Native American, 2.3% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Notable natives
- Apesanahkwat, tribal leader and actor
- Alaqua Cox, actress
- Ada Deer, educator and politician, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1993-1997)
- David V. Jennings, politician
- Marcus Oliveira, boxer
- Sheila Tousey, actress
- Ingrid Washinawatok, activist
Education
The main campus of the College of Menominee Nation is in Keshena.
Images for kids
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Downtown Keshena
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Park
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Sign
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Menominee Casino and Bingo
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Menominee Senior High School in Keshena
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Menominee Tribal Offices
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Water tower
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Keshena Lake
See also
In Spanish: Keshena para niños
