Brodtville, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brodtville, Wisconsin
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 Brodtville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Brodtville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Town | Wyalusing |
| Elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562230 |
Brodtville is a small place in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area.
Brodtville is located within the town of Wyalusing. This town is in Grant County.
What's in a Name?
How Brodtville Got Its Name
The community of Brodtville was named after a person named Joakim Brodt. He was an important person in the early days of the community.
The First Postmaster
Joakim Brodt was the very first postmaster for Brodtville. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. They make sure mail gets sent and delivered. The post office in Brodtville was first set up in May 1864. This was a big step for the community, helping people connect through letters and packages.
