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Arnott, Wisconsin
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 Arnott, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Arnott, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Elevation | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560954 |
Arnott is a small, unincorporated community located in Stockton, Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. It is found where County Highways B and J meet.
History of Arnott
In 1872, the Green Bay and Western Railroad built train tracks through the Arnott area. A few years later, in 1881 and 1882, three local people worked to raise money. These people were William Arnott, Joseph Bremmer, and Calvin Richmond. They wanted to build a train station, called a depot.
The new train depot and the small settlement around it were named after William Arnott. He was a local farmer and an important person in the community. William Arnott was the chairman of the town of Stockton. He also led the Portage County Board. In 1876, he was elected to the Wisconsin Legislature, which is like the state's law-making body.
Geography of Arnott
Arnott is located in the middle part of Wisconsin. It is about four miles east of Plover. It is also about four miles south-southwest of Custer. Another town, Amherst, is about seven miles to the west. The exact location of Arnott is 44° 27' 26.0" North and 89° 26' 48.5" West.
Economy in Arnott
Even though Arnott is a small community, it has several businesses. There is a tavern, which is a place where people can gather. It also has a feed mill, which processes food for farm animals. You can find a lawn equipment dealer there too, selling tools for yards. Interestingly, Arnott also has a factory that makes egg rolls.
Arnott is a popular stop for people using the Tomorrow River Trail. This trail used to be a railroad track. Now, it is a path for walking and snowmobiling.
Close to Arnott, there are several industrial businesses. These include the Wimme Sand & Gravel Pit, which digs up sand and gravel. Milestone Materials also has a gravel pit nearby. American Asphalt has a plant on Custer Road. There is also a company that works on traffic safety and road markings.
Notable People from Arnott
- Charles Page, a philanthropist who gave money to good causes.
