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Brant, Wisconsin
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 Brant, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Brant, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Town | Chilton |
| Established | 1851 |
| Elevation | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577526 |
Brant is a small, quiet community located in Calumet County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or a village with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Town of Chilton.
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The History of Brant, Wisconsin
Brant has a long history, dating back to the mid-1800s. It was first settled in 1851. When it was first established, it had a different name: Lynn.
How Brant Got Its Name
The community was originally named Lynn. Its first postmaster, a person in charge of the local post office, was Chauncey Vaughn. In 1856, the community's name was changed to Brant. A post office was still operating in Brant as of 1876.
Interesting People from Brant
Even small communities can be home to important people. Brant is no exception.
Jeremiah Wallace Baldock: A Local Leader
One notable person who lived in Brant was Jeremiah Wallace Baldock. He was a farmer in the area. Baldock also served as a Wisconsin State Representative. This means he was elected by people in his area to represent them in the state government. He helped make laws and decisions for Wisconsin.
