Belle Fountain, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Belle Fountain, Wisconsin
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 Belle Fountain, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Belle Fountain, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Town | Marcellon |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577512 |
Belle Fountain is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area. Belle Fountain is located within the town of Marcellon, which is in Columbia County.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not set up as its own official city or village. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it gets its services from the larger county or town it's part of.
How Belle Fountain is Governed
Since Belle Fountain is an unincorporated community, it is governed by the rules of the Town of Marcellon. The Town of Marcellon is responsible for things like roads and other local services for Belle Fountain.
Where is Belle Fountain Located?
Belle Fountain is found in the state of Wisconsin. It's in the central part of the state.
Specific Location Details
- State: Wisconsin
- County: Columbia County
- Town: Marcellon
This area is known for its natural beauty. It has many lakes, rivers, and forests.
The Name Belle Fountain
Local stories say that Belle Fountain got its name from a nearby body of water. The name "Belle Fountain" sounds like "beautiful fountain" in French. This suggests there might have been a pretty spring or stream close by that inspired the name.
