Eaton, Brown County, Wisconsin

Eaton is a town in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,508 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Coppens Corner, Henrysville, and Poland are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Buckman is also located partially in the town.

History

Eaton has existed since November 18, 1859 and was previously part of New Denmark. The town's name comes from its first settler, Austin Eaton, who came from Connecticut. By 1860, the census reports 151 persons in Eaton.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.74%, is water.