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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Kewaunee_County_Courthouse.jpg|thumb|Kewaunee_County_Courthouse]] [[file:USA_Kewaunee_County,_Wisconsin_age_pyramid.svg|right|thumb|USA_Kewaunee_County,_Wisconsin_age_pyramid]] [[file:Kewaunee_County.png|right|thumb|Kewaunee_County]] [[file:Kewaunee_County_sign.jpg|thumb|Kewaunee_County_sign]] '''Kewaunee County, Wisconsin''' is a county located in the U.S. state of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,563. The county seat is [[Kewaunee, Wisconsin|Kewaunee]]. The county was created in 1852 and organized in 1859.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Kewaunee County was established in 1852 from parts of [[Door County, Wisconsin|Door]] and [[Brown County, Wisconsin|Brown]] counties. The name "Kewaunee" is derived from a Native American word meaning "prairie chicken" or "wild duck."<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 1,084 square miles (2,810 km²), of which 343 square miles (890 km²) is land and 741 square miles (1,920 km²) (68.4%) is water. The county is bordered by [[Door County, Wisconsin|Door County]] to the north, [[Manitowoc County, Wisconsin|Manitowoc County]] to the south, and [[Brown County, Wisconsin|Brown County]] to the west.<br />
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=== Major Highways ===<br />
* [[Wisconsin Highway 29]]<br />
* [[Wisconsin Highway 42]]<br />
* [[Wisconsin Highway 54]]<br />
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=== Adjacent Counties ===<br />
* [[Door County, Wisconsin|Door County]] - north<br />
* [[Manitowoc County, Wisconsin|Manitowoc County]] - south<br />
* [[Brown County, Wisconsin|Brown County]] - west<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 20,563 people, 8,000 households, and 5,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile (23/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Cities ===<br />
* [[Algoma, Wisconsin|Algoma]]<br />
* [[Kewaunee, Wisconsin|Kewaunee]]<br />
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=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Ahnapee, Wisconsin|Ahnapee]]<br />
* [[Carlton, Wisconsin|Carlton]]<br />
* [[Casco, Wisconsin|Casco]]<br />
* [[Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin|Franklin]]<br />
* [[Lincoln, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin|Lincoln]]<br />
* [[Luxemburg, Wisconsin|Luxemburg]]<br />
* [[Montpelier, Wisconsin|Montpelier]]<br />
* [[Pierce, Wisconsin|Pierce]]<br />
* [[Red River, Wisconsin|Red River]]<br />
* [[West Kewaunee, Wisconsin|West Kewaunee]]<br />
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=== Villages ===<br />
* [[Casco, Wisconsin|Casco]]<br />
* [[Luxemburg, Wisconsin|Luxemburg]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated Communities ===<br />
* [[Alaska, Wisconsin|Alaska]]<br />
* [[Bolt, Wisconsin|Bolt]]<br />
* [[Duvall, Wisconsin|Duvall]]<br />
* [[Euren, Wisconsin|Euren]]<br />
* [[Frostville, Wisconsin|Frostville]]<br />
* [[Gregory, Wisconsin|Gregory]]<br />
* [[Hessel, Wisconsin|Hessel]]<br />
* [[Lincoln, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin|Lincoln]]<br />
* [[Pilsen, Wisconsin|Pilsen]]<br />
* [[Rankin, Wisconsin|Rankin]]<br />
* [[Rio Creek, Wisconsin|Rio Creek]]<br />
* [[Slovan, Wisconsin|Slovan]]<br />
* [[Stangelville, Wisconsin|Stangelville]]<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Kewaunee County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is known for its dairy farms and cheese production. The [[Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant]] was also a significant employer until its closure in 2013.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Kewaunee County is served by several school districts, including the [[Algoma School District]], [[Kewaunee School District]], and [[Luxemburg-Casco School District]]. The county also has a campus of the [[Northeast Wisconsin Technical College]].<br />
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== Attractions ==<br />
* [[Ahnapee State Trail]]<br />
* [[Bruemmer Park and Zoo]]<br />
* [[Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse]]<br />
* [[Crescent Beach and Boardwalk]]<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Kewaunee County, Wisconsin}}<br />
{{Geographic location<br />
|Centre = Kewaunee County, Wisconsin<br />
|North = [[Door County, Wisconsin|Door County]]<br />
|Northeast = [[Lake Michigan]]<br />
|East = [[Lake Michigan]]<br />
|Southeast = [[Lake Michigan]]<br />
|South = [[Manitowoc County, Wisconsin|Manitowoc County]]<br />
|Southwest = [[Brown County, Wisconsin|Brown County]]<br />
|West = [[Brown County, Wisconsin|Brown County]]<br />
|Northwest = [[Door County, Wisconsin|Door County]]<br />
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