Carnegie, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carnegie, Wisconsin
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 Carnegie, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Carnegie, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Town | Superior |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577536 |
Carnegie is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes or buildings that is not officially a city or a village.
Where is Carnegie?
Carnegie is located in the northern part of Wisconsin. It is found within Douglas County. More specifically, it is part of the Town of Superior.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by a larger area, like a county or a town. For Carnegie, the Town of Superior handles its local services.
This is different from a city or a village, which would have its own mayor and town council. Unincorporated communities often have fewer people living there. They might also have fewer services, like their own police or fire department.
