Barronett, Barron County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Barronett, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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 Barronett, Barron County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Town | Lakeland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.771 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.766 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.005 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 144.0/sq mi (55.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54813
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| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561205 |
Barronett is a small community located in Barron County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Lakeland area. It's also a "census-designated place," which is a special area the government defines for counting people during a census.
Barronett is found along U.S. Route 63. It's about 7.5 miles (12 km) north-northeast of a town called Cumberland. The community has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 54813. According to the 2010 census, 111 people live in Barronett.
History of Barronett
How Barronett Got Its Name
Barronett wasn't always called Barronett! When it was first created in 1880, its name was Foster City. However, the community's name was soon changed. It was renamed Barronett after Barron County, the county it is located in.
Early Services in Barronett
A post office opened in Barronett in 1881. This was an important service for the people living there. It allowed them to send and receive mail.
