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Dellwood, Wisconsin
Dellwood, Sauk County, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Dellwood, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Dellwood, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Dellwood, Sauk County, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Dellwood, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Dellwood, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Sauk
Elevation
265 m (869 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 608
GNIS feature ID 1563890

Dellwood is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a "town."

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or a town with its own mayor or town council. Think of it as a neighborhood that's part of a bigger area. For Dellwood, it's part of the town of Dellona.

Why are Some Places Unincorporated?

Sometimes, communities stay unincorporated because they are small. They might not have enough people to need their own separate government. Being part of a larger town helps them share services like roads and schools.

Where is Dellwood Located?

Dellwood is found in Sauk County, which is a county in the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin is a state in the upper Midwest region of the United States.

Getting to Dellwood

You can find Dellwood along Wisconsin Highway 23. This is a state road that helps people travel through the area. It's located southwest of a well-known place called Lake Delton.

Nearby Areas

Lake Delton is a village known for its beautiful lake and tourist attractions. Dellwood is close enough to enjoy some of the natural beauty and activities of the region.

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