Carlsville, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carlsville, Wisconsin
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Southern border of Carlsville from Wisconsin Highway 42
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 Carlsville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Town | Egg Harbor |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562721 |
Carlsville is a small place in Door County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's 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. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Egg Harbor.
You can find Carlsville along Wisconsin Highway 42. It's located between two other towns: Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor.
History of Carlsville
Carlsville has been around for a long time, since the 1860s. When it was first settled, it had a slightly different name: Karlsville.
Why the Name Karlsville?
The original name, Karlsville, came about because many of the men living in the settlement at that time were named Karl. It was a simple way to identify the community.
How the Name Changed
Later on, the name was changed to Carlsville. This process is called Anglicization. It means changing a name or word to make it sound more English. So, "Karlsville" became "Carlsville" to fit in better with English spelling and pronunciation.
