Sherman, Iron County, Wisconsin
town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States
Sherman is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Powell and Springstead are located in the town. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is located partially in the town.
History
It was created on April 19, 1907, as the Town of Emerson and renamed in 1918 to honor the second Town Chair D. William Sherman.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 136.6 square miles (353.7 km2), of which 117.9 square miles (305.5 km2) is land and 18.6 square miles (48.3 km2) (13.64%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 336 people, 166 households, and 118 families residing in the town. The population density was 2.8 people per square mile (1.1/km2). There were 483 housing units at an average density of 4.1 per square mile (1.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.11% White, 0.60% Native American, and 0.30% from two or more races.
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