Mercer, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
 Downtown Mercer in the census-designated place (CDP) | |
| Motto: Loon Capital of the World | |
 Location in Iron County and the state of Wisconsin. | |
| Coordinates: 46°10′3″N 90°6′15″W / 46.16750°N 90.10417°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 184.8 sq mi (478.5 km2) |
| • Land | 168.0 sq mi (435.2 km2) |
| • Water | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,732 |
| • Density | 10.3/sq mi (4.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-51200[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583700[1] |
Mercer is a town in southern Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,649 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Mercer and the unincorporated communities of Carter and Manitowish are located within the town.
Mercer identifies itself as the "Loon Capital of the World" to promote tourism. A wildlife study found Mercer had the highest concentration of common loons in the world. In front of the Mercer Chamber of Commerce's information center, there is a 16-foot (4.9 m), 2,000-pound (910 kg) statue named "Claire de Loon". Mercer also hosts an annual "Loon Day" festival, which features an arts and crafts fair, live music and a loon calling contest.[3]
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Former UW-Extension". July 8, 2019.