Askeaton, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Askeaton, Wisconsin
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Looking west down the Niagara Escarpment from Askeaton
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 Askeaton, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Askeaton, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Town | Holland |
| Elevation | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577498 |
Askeaton (pronounced ass-KEE-tən) is a small, unincorporated community located in Brown County, Wisconsin, in the United States. This means it's not a city or a village with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of the larger Town of Holland.
Discover Askeaton, Wisconsin
Askeaton is found in the southeastern part of Wisconsin. You can locate it southeast of Wrightstown. It sits right where two roads meet: County Z and St. Pat's Church Road. The main building for the Town of Holland, called the Town Hall, is also located right here in Askeaton. This is where important decisions are made for the surrounding area.
A Bit of History: Irish Roots
The name "Askeaton" comes from a small village in southwestern Ireland. This Irish village is located near a city called Limerick. In the late 1800s, many Irish immigrants came to this part of Brown County, Wisconsin. They brought their culture and traditions with them.
One of the most important landmarks in Askeaton, Wisconsin, is St. Patrick's Church. This church was founded by those early Irish immigrants. It shows the strong connection between the community in Wisconsin and its Irish heritage. Priests from St. Clare's parish serve St. Patrick's Church today.
Images for kids
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Town Hall for Town of Holland
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Looking east from Askeaton
