Anston, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anston, Wisconsin
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Looking south at the welcome sign for Anston
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 Anston, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Anston, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Town | Pittsfield |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560889 |
Anston is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a "town."
Anston is located in the town of Pittsfield. This town is found in Brown County, which is a larger area in Wisconsin.
Where is Anston?
Anston is located in the eastern part of Wisconsin. You can find it at a specific spot on a map using its coordinates: 44.617 degrees north latitude and -88.16 degrees west longitude.
The land where Anston sits is about 748 feet (or 228 meters) above the average sea level. This elevation gives you an idea of how high up the land is compared to the ocean.
A Look at Anston's Past
The community of Anston got its name from a family who were among the first people to settle there. Many places in Wisconsin and across the United States were named after the early settlers or important families who helped build the community.
