Scott, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
 Location of Scott, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 43°35′51″N 89°11′38″W / 43.59750°N 89.19389°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 791 |
| • Density | 22.1/sq mi (8.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-72250[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584115[1] |
Scott is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 791 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Ingle is located partially in the town. The town is named for Winfield Scott who, at the time of the town's formation in 1849, was a hero of the Mexican–American War.[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.
- ^ Callary, Edward (2016). Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.