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Chetek is a city in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,221 at the 2010 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Chetek.

Chetek city overview:
Name:	Chetek city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Wisconsin
County:	Barron County
Elevation:	1,050 ft (320 m)
Total Area:	3.11 sq mi (8.05 km²)
Land Area:	2.40 sq mi (6.21 km²)
Water Area:	0.71 sq mi (1.85 km²)
Total Population:	2,221
Population Density:	874.01/sq mi (337.46/km²)
Area code:	715 & 534
FIPS code:	5514325
GNISfeature ID:	1562995
Website:	cityofchetek-wi.gov

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History

The original inhabitants of the area were the Ojibwa Indians, who referred to the area as zhedeg, meaning pelicans. This was translated into various spellings, such as Sheetak, Shetak, Shetuk, Chetack, until the first post office was opened in 1872. The spelling was then standardized to “Chetek.”

In 1872, the Omaha Railroad began service to Chetek, the Knapp-Stout logging camp was established, and the first log schoolhouse was built.

Other important dates:

1881 – Medical care became available
1882 – The Chetek Alert began publication, a newspaper still serving the area
1891 – Became a city
1903 – Telephone service was introduced
1904 – Fire Department began
1960 – Roselawn Elementary opened
2010 – School District of Chetek consolidates with Weyerhaeuser School District
2017 – EF3 tornado swept through the town, killing one and injuring 25, as well as damaging and destroying structures.

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Geography

Chetek is located at 45°19′7″N 91°39′16″W / 45.31861°N 91.65444°W / 45.31861; -91.65444 (45.318656, -91.65447).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.13 square miles (8.11 km), of which 2.42 square miles (6.27 km) is land and 0.71 square miles (1.84 km) is water.

Chetek is along U.S. Highway 53, as well as County Roads I and SS.