Bevent (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bevent, Wisconsin
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 Bevent (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Bevent (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,220 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561665 |
Bevent is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It can be found within Marathon County. This community actually stretches across two different local areas called "towns": the Town of Bevent and the Town of Reid.
What is Bevent?
Bevent is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village would. Instead, the area is managed by the larger county government, which is Marathon County in this case.
Where is Bevent Located?
Bevent is in the central part of Wisconsin. It's part of Marathon County, which is one of the largest counties in the state by land area. The community sits at an elevation of about 1,220 feet above sea level. This means it's fairly high up compared to some other places.
How Communities Grow
Many small communities like Bevent started as farming areas or places where people gathered around a general store or a church. Over time, some of these places grew into cities, while others, like Bevent, remained smaller and kept their unincorporated status. They are still important parts of the local area.
