Deansville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Deansville, Wisconsin
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 Deansville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Deansville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Town | Medina |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,225 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563788 |
Deansville is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Medina, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not a separate city or village with its own local government, but rather a part of a larger town.
History of Deansville
The community of Deansville got its name from an important person named Richard Dean. He was the first postmaster for the area, starting his work in 1860. This was a significant role at the time, as postmasters helped connect communities by handling mail.
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