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Bosstown, Wisconsin
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 Bosstown, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Bosstown, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Elevation | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577522 |
Bosstown is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city with its own local government.
Where is Bosstown Located?
Bosstown is found in the south-central part of the town of Sylvan. This area is within Richland County, Wisconsin. You can find Bosstown right along U.S. Route 14, a major road in the area.
How Did Bosstown Get Its Name?
The community of Bosstown seems to have been named after a person. His name was William H. Dosch. He was a shopkeeper and also dealt with livestock, like cows and sheep. People often called him "Boss" Dosch. That nickname likely became the name for the community.
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