Abrams, Wisconsin

Abrams is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,960 at the 2020 Census. The census-designated place of Abrams is located in the town.

Abrams, Wisconsin
Town
Location of Abrams, Wisconsin
Location of Abrams, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°48′27″N 88°4′20″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyOconto
Area
 • Total37.6 sq mi (97.3 km2)
 • Land37.5 sq mi (97.0 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
[1]
696 ft (212 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,960
 • Density46.9/sq mi (18.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code920
FIPS code55-00175[2]
GNIS feature ID1582651[1]
Websitehttp://www.townofabrams.com

History

Abrams was named after W. J. Abrams, Wisconsin legislator and former Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.6 square miles (97 km2), 37.5 square miles (97 km2) of which (99.71%) is land, and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of which (0.29%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2020, there were 1,960 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.8% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.3% other race, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

Notable people
  • C. J. Greaves, professional American off-road racing driver, was born in the town
  • Johnny Greaves, professional American off-road racing driver, was born in the town
  • Arthur J. Whitcomb, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer, was born in the town[4]
  • Bob Wickman, Major League Baseball player, relief pitcher

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "W. J. Abrams (1829-1900)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1915,' Biographical Sketch of Arthur J. Whitcomb, pg. 527

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