Clyde (community), Iowa County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Clyde, Wisconsin
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 Clyde (community), Iowa County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Clyde (community), Iowa County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Town | Clyde |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577550 |
Clyde is a small, quiet place located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Clyde.
About Clyde, Wisconsin
Clyde is a peaceful community in the state of Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a great example of a small, rural area. People who live here enjoy a quieter lifestyle.
Where is Clyde Located?
Clyde is easy to find on a map. It sits right where two roads meet: Wisconsin Highway 130 and County Highway I. You can also find it along a pretty stream called Otter Creek. If you travel about 11.7 miles (or 18.8 kilometers) north-northwest from Dodgeville, you'll reach Clyde.
How Did Clyde Get Its Name?
The community of Clyde got its name a long time ago, in the 1890s. A man named Seth Champion was a director for a railroad company called the Kewaunee, Green Bay & Western railroad. He decided to name the community after his own son, Clyde. It's a nice way to remember a family connection!
