Marinette, Wisconsin
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| Marinette, Wisconsin | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| - Total | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| - Land | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| - Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 11,749 |
| - Density | 1,738.4/sq mi (671.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 55-49300[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569039[1] |
Marinette is a city in and the county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States.[3] The population was 11,749 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] History
Marinette was first settled by a small Algonquin tribe, and became a French fur trading post in the 1800s. In the late 1800s it experienced a "lumber boom" thanks to its location along the Menominee River and next to Green Bay. This started to tail off at the turn of the century, but the town has continued to take advantage of its position along those bodies of water with major paper mills, and other plants such as Marinette Marine shipbuilding yard and Ansul, a manufacturer of fire protection systems.
The name "Marinette" is said to have come from the name of an early fur-trader's common-law wife, Marie Antoinette Chevalier, a French and Native American woman who ran a trading post located near the mouth of the Menominee River and came to be known as "Queen Marinette."
[edit] Education and culture
Marinette is home to University of Wisconsin-Marinette, a two year campus of the University of Wisconsin System. UW-Marinette is also known for Theatre on the Bay, a very successful community theatre program. It is also home to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College-Marinette Campus.
Marinette shares a historic rivalry with neighbor Menominee, Michigan. The two were noted as hosting the oldest interstate high school rivalry in the country from 1975 until 2005, and it is now recognized as the third-longest rivalry.[4]
In 2003, the Pete Schwaba film The Godfather of Green Bay was shot in Marinette and its neighboring city, Menominee, Michigan.
[edit] Geography
Marinette is located at 45°5'31" North, 87°37'43" West (45.091983, -87.628714)[5].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.0 square miles (20.6 km²), of which, 6.8 square miles (17.5 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it is water. The total area is 15.08% water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 11,749 people, 5,095 households, and 2,975 families residing in the city. The population density is 671.1/km² (1,738.4/sq mi). There are 5,553 housing units at an average density of 821.7/sq mi (317.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.43% White, 0.37% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,095 households out of which 28.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% are non-families. 36.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,743, and the median income for a family is $41,996. Males have a median income of $32,161 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,852. 9.0% of the population and 6.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.2% are under the age of 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older.
[edit] Notable people
- Eugene Hasenfus, captured in the Iran-Contra Affair
- Richard Patrick "Jab" Murray, former Green Bay Packer and Mayor of Marinette
[edit] Recreation and Tourism
Marinette offers a variety of recreation activities. There are many major events throughout the year in Marinette and a variety of outdoor recreational activities.
[edit] Major Events
- Annual 4th of July Celebration
- Sunset Concert Series
- Menominee River Century Bike Ride
- Theatre on the Bay
- Porterfield Country Music Festival
- Menominee Waterfront Festival
- M&M Bay Jammer
[edit] County Parks, Trails, and Waterfalls
Marinette County has 20 county parks. These parks offer hiking, overnight camping, and waterfalls. Marinette County is known as the waterfall capital of Wisconsin because it contains 14 unique waterfalls.
[edit] Fishing and Boating
Marinette is located along Green Bay, which is a major bay of Lake Michigan. In addition to Green Bay, the city is located along the Menominee River. Both bodies of water offer many fishing and boating opportunities.
[edit] References
- ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "ByeLines by Larry Ebsch: M&M Game spirit can't be beat"; September 10, 2006; Eagle Herald; Retrieved September 10, 2007
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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