- Seymour, Wisconsin
:"There are also three Towns named "Seymour" in Wisconsin."
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Seymour, Wisconsin
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map_caption = Location of Seymour, Wisconsin
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subdivision_name =United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 =Wisconsin
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Outagamiegovernment_footnotes =
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area_total_km2 = 6.6
area_land_km2 = 6.6
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area_total_sq_mi = 2.5
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area_water_sq_mi = 0.0population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3335
population_density_km2 = 509.1
population_density_sq_mi = 1318.7timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_footnotes = GR|3
elevation_m = 239
elevation_ft = 784
latd = 44 |latm = 30 |lats = 31 |latNS = N
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footnotes =Seymour is a city in Outagamie County,
Wisconsin ,United States . The population was 3,335 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of Seymour.Geography
Seymour is located at coor dms|44|30|30|N|88|19|42|W|city (44.508499, -88.3284)GR|1.
According to the
United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.5square mile s (6.6km² ).None of the area is covered with water.Demographics
As of the
census GR|2 of 2000, there were 3,335 people, 1,305 households, and 884 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 1,318.7 people per square mile (509.0/km²). There were 1,377 housing units at an average density of 544.5/sq mi (210.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.65% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 2.46% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.There were 1,305 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,135, and the median income for a family was $50,746. Males had a median income of $36,789 versus $24,375 for females. The
per capita income for the city was $19,073. About 4.2% of families and 3.6% of the population were below thepoverty line , including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.Tourism
Seymour has the most elaborate celebration and infrastructure of hamburger history in the Hamburger Hall of Fame (they plan to build a hamburger-shaped building) and an annual one day Burger Fest. [ [http://www.seymourwi.com/burger.htm Special Attractions and Events ] ] In 1989 the world's largest hamburger (5,520 pounds) was served at the festival. There have been no challenges to the record so the annual big burger now is only around 1,000 pounds. This festival also has a parade, hot air balloons, live entertainment, and several competitive events around hamburgers including the bun run and the ketchup slide.
Outagamie County Fairgrounds
Seymour is also home to the annual Outagamie County Fair. Some attractions are to the fair are the 4-H Crafts, Livestock, Carnival Rides and games, and nightly concerts. In recent decades the Outagamie County Fair has boasted as one of the more spectacular fairs in the state.
Outagamie Fair has been so successful thanks to the countless “Big Name” singers who have performed on stage in Seymour. This list includes Johnny Cash, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Weird Al Yankovic, Beach Boys, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Randy Travis, Lonestar, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, & Many More. [ [http://www.outagamiecountyfair.com Outagamie County Fair ] ]
Seymour Speedway is yet another Attraction in Seymour located at the Outagamie County Fairgrounds. Seymour Speedway is a 1/3 mile clay racetrack, with modern grandstands and facilities, which hosts races in several divisions. Some divisions include Fastrak Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Northern Sport Mods, N.E.W. Dirt Street Stocks, N.E.W. Dirt Compact Car, 4 cylinders, and more. Races are held every Sunday night during the summer months. [ [http://www.seymourspeedway.net/ Seymour Raceway.. home of N.E.W. Dirt! ] ] By the end of the season each division crowns a champion based on a points system much like NASCAR does.
High School Basketball Program
Recently Seymour High School's basketball team has seen success at the state level. They have advanced to the WIAA State Tournament in Madison, WI the last 8 years in a row. This achievement is a state record never before accomplished by any other high school basketball team. [ [http://www.wiaawi.org ::Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association: Home:: ] ] Seymour High School has been in every state basketball tournament since March 2000. Also Seymour has won three state basketball championships in division 2 (1997, 2001, & 2006). Noted Alum include Catherine Rottier who went on to set several records playing NCAA DII basketball at Michigan Technological University.
History
According to one claim of the first
hamburger ,Charlie Nagreen served the world's firsthamburger at the Seymour Fair of1885 . "Hamburger" Charlie decided to flatten ameatball and place it between slices of bread to increase portability. [ [http://www.seymourwi.com/burger.htm Special Attractions and Events ] ]References
External links
* [http://www.seymourwi.com/ Seymour Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.owls.lib.wi.us/sey Muehl Public Library]
* [http://www.seymour.k12.wi.us/ Seymour High School]
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