Abrams is a town in
Oconto County,
Wisconsin
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, United States. The population was 1,960 at the
2020 Census. The
census-designated place
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of
Abrams is located in the town.
History
Abrams was named after
W. J. Abrams, Wisconsin legislator and former Mayor of
Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of , of which (99.71%) is land, and of which (0.29%) is water.
Demographics
As of the
census
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of 2020, there were 1,960 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.8%
White
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, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.80%
Native American, 0.3%
Asian
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, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.3% other race, and 2.6% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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or
Latino
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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
['Wisconsin Blue Book 1915,' Biographical Sketch of Arthur J. Whitcomb, pg. 527]
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Bob Wickman
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, Major League Baseball player, relief pitcher
References
External links
Town of Abrams Official Website
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Towns in Oconto County, Wisconsin
Green Bay metropolitan area
Towns in Wisconsin